US Bridges

Interstate 215 NB over Fairway Santa Ana River

Fair

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

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
710 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
85,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 NB over Fairway Santa Ana River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 215 NB over Fairway Santa Ana River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 85,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,828 by 2042. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215 NB
CrossesFairway Santa Ana River
Location08-SBD-215-4.21-COL
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.06643, -117.29575
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,000 (2020)
Projected traffic122,828 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 NB over Fairway Santa Ana River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Interstate 215 NB over Fairway Santa Ana River 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 February 2024.

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

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 NB over Fairway Santa Ana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.