US Bridges

Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-4.21-COL · Structure no. 54 0471L

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
737 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
87,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 87,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,983 by 2044. The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215 SB
CrossesFairway Santa Ana River
Location08-SBD-215-4.21-COL
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.06636, -117.29624
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length737 ft (224.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,500 (2020)
Projected traffic130,983 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River carry?

About 87,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River?

The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 SB over Fairway Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.