US Bridges

Basin Road over Interstate 15

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R120.43 · Structure no. 54 0383

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basin Road over Interstate 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Road over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBasin Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-R120.43
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.10184, -116.26501
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic154 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Basin Road over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basin Road over Interstate 15 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Basin Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Basin Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Basin Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.