US Bridges

Yates Well Road over Interstate 15

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-181.40 · Structure no. 54 0542

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yates Well Road over Interstate 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yates Well Road over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesYates Well Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-181.40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.54086, -115.42013
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic678 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Yates Well Road over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yates Well Road over Interstate 15 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Yates Well Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yates Well Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Yates Well Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.