US Bridges

Nipton Road over Interstate 15

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-176.46 · Structure no. 54 0612

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nipton Road over Interstate 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nipton 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNipton Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-176.46
RouteCounty Highway 0W613
Coordinates35.47356, -115.44911
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic864 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Nipton Road over Interstate 15 built?

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

What condition is Nipton 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 Nipton Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nipton Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nipton Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.