US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-76.02 · Structure no. 54 0549R

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesSoap Mine Road
Location08-SBD-015-76.02
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.90192, -116.98634
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road 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 Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Soap Mine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.