US Bridges

Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-215-R34.25-PER · Structure no. 56 0846

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVan Buren Blvd
CrossesInterstate 215
Location08-RIV-215-R34.25-PER
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.88787, -117.27039
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (55 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Blvd 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 Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (55 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Blvd over Interstate 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.