US Bridges

Interstate 215 over Warm Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-5.23-SBD · Structure no. 54 0474

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over Warm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 215 over Warm Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 140,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,112 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesWarm Creek
Location08-SBD-215-5.23-SBD
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.08085, -117.29787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.2 m)
Roadway width189 ft (57.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2013)
Projected traffic191,112 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Warm Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 215 over Warm Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 over Warm Creek carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over Warm Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over Warm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.