US Bridges

East Main Street over Interstate 15

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-74.95-BSW · Structure no. 54 0545

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Interstate 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East Main Street over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-74.95-BSW
RouteCity Street 0Y497
Coordinates34.89192, -117.00083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2014)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Main Street over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Street over Interstate 15 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Interstate 15 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Interstate 15?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.