US Bridges

Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-14.09-SBD · Structure no. 54 0532L

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 215 SB
CrossesPalm Avenue
Location08-SBD-215-14.09-SBD
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.19088, -117.36124
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Palm Avenue built?

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

What condition is Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 215 SB over Palm Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.