US Bridges

Interstate 215 over BNSF RY & Metrolink

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-6.59-SBD · Structure no. 54 0489

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over BNSF RY & Metrolink is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 215 over BNSF RY & Metrolink in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,352 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesBNSF RY & Metrolink
Location08-SBD-215-6.59-SBD
RouteInterstate 215
CountySan Bernardino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09966, -117.30161
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width189 ft (57.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2020)
Projected traffic213,352 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 over BNSF RY & Metrolink built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Interstate 215 over BNSF RY & Metrolink 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 BNSF RY & Metrolink carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over BNSF RY & Metrolink?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over BNSF RY & Metrolink?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.