US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-6.05-TMCA · Structure no. 56 0736

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
163,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 163,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,003 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 177 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesWaddell Wash
Location08-RIV-015-6.05-TMCA
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.51538, -117.15792
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width177 ft (54 m)
Roadway width177 ft (54 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,000 (2021)
Projected traffic182,003 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Waddell Wash built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash carry?

About 163,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Waddell Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.