US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R126.86 · Structure no. 54 0251L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,202 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesOpah Ditch
Location08-SBD-015-R126.86
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates35.16479, -116.1831
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic25,202 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 15 SB over Opah Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Opah Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.