US Bridges

Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-4.03-COL · Structure no. 54 0479L

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,828 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215 SB
CrossesInterstate 10
Location08-SBD-215-4.03-COL
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.06389, -117.29674
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,000 (2020)
Projected traffic122,828 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10 carry?

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 SB over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.