US Bridges

Placentia Ave over Interstate 215

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R29.50-PER · Structure no. 56 0763

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placentia Ave over Interstate 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Placentia Ave over Interstate 215 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlacentia Ave
CrossesInterstate 215
Location08-RIV-215-R29.50-PER
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.82306, -117.24161
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2020)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Placentia Ave over Interstate 215 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Placentia Ave over Interstate 215 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 Placentia Ave over Interstate 215 carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Placentia Ave over Interstate 215?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Placentia Ave over Interstate 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.