US Bridges

Ethanac Road over Interstate 215

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-22.76-PER · Structure no. 56 0729

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ethanac Road over Interstate 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ethanac Road over Interstate 215 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEthanac Road
CrossesInterstate 215
Location08-RIV-215-22.76-PER
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiverside County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74286, -117.18979
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2020)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ethanac Road over Interstate 215 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ethanac Road over Interstate 215 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ethanac Road over Interstate 215 carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ethanac Road over Interstate 215?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ethanac Road over Interstate 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.