US Bridges

Interstate 215 over University Parkway

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-11.63-SBD · Structure no. 54 0514

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 over University Parkway is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 215 over University Parkway in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 215
CrossesUniversity Parkway
Location08-SBD-215-11.63-SBD
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.16447, -117.33308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2020)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 University Parkway built?

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

What condition is Interstate 215 over University Parkway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 over University Parkway carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 over University Parkway?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 over University Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.