US Bridges

Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd

Fair

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-40.86-RIV · Structure no. 56 0803L

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,874 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215 SB
CrossesMartin Luther King Blvd
Location08-RIV-215-40.86-RIV
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates33.96855, -117.3284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,000 (2020)
Projected traffic176,874 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd carry?

About 84,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 SB over Martin Luther King Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.