US Bridges

Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-5.09-SBD · Structure no. 54 0486M

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 261,968 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesWarm Creek Overflow
Location08-SBD-215-5.09-SBD
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.07956, -117.29689
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,000 (2020)
Projected traffic261,968 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Warm Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow carry?

About 175,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over Warm Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.