US Bridges

Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15

Good

Riverside County, California · 08-RIV-015-10.03-TMCA · Structure no. 56 0852

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15 in Riverside County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLos Alamos Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-RIV-015-10.03-TMCA
RouteCounty Highway 0W560
Coordinates33.55953, -117.19992
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Los Alamos Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.