US Bridges

Interstate 215 over Walliser Drain

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R30.36 · Structure no. 56 0781

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over Walliser Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 215 over Walliser Drain 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 142,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,164 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesWalliser Drain
Location08-RIV-215-R30.36
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates33.83439, -117.24721
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,000 (2020)
Projected traffic185,164 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 215 over Walliser Drain built?

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

What condition is Interstate 215 over Walliser Drain 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 215 over Walliser Drain carry?

About 142,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over Walliser Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over Walliser Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.