US Bridges

Interstate 215 over East Branch Lytle Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-6.31-SBD · Structure no. 54 0485

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over East Branch Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 215 over East Branch Lytle Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 135,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,112 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesEast Branch Lytle Creek
Location08-SBD-215-6.31-SBD
RouteInterstate 215
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09551, -117.30156
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.3 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,000 (2013)
Projected traffic191,112 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
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 East Branch Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 215 over East Branch Lytle 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 East Branch Lytle Creek carry?

About 135,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over East Branch Lytle Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over East Branch Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.