US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Mojave River

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-43.86-VCTV · Structure no. 54 0483

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
575 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Mojave River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 15 over Mojave River in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2042. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesMojave River
Location08-SBD-015-43.86-VCTV
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.54841, -117.29539
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2017)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 15 over Mojave River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Mojave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Mojave River carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Mojave River?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Mojave River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.