US Bridges

Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-41.90-RIV · Structure no. 56 0822

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 391,926 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIowa Ave
CrossesInterstate 215 & Ramps
Location08-RIV-215-41.90-RIV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.97996, -117.33985
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.4 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217,000 (2020)
Projected traffic391,926 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps carry?

About 217,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps?

The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa Ave over Interstate 215 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.