US Bridges

Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-3.72-COL · Structure no. 54 0482R

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
749 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
85,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,064 by 2042. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 215 NB
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Steel RD
Location08-SBD-215-3.72-COL
RouteInterstate 215
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05937, -117.29723
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length749 ft (228.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 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 traffic133,064 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD 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 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD carry?

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD?

The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 NB over UP RR AMTRAK Steel RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.