US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-19.37 · Structure no. 56 0728L

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,590 by 2046. The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesSan Jacinto River
Location08-RIV-015-19.37
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.66427, -117.30105
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2015)
Projected traffic95,590 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.