Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash
PoorSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-173.84L · Structure no. 54 0621L
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Wheaton Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.