US Bridges

Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-37.59-VCTV · Structure no. 54 0625

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBear Valley Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-37.59-VCTV
RouteCounty Highway 0W603
Coordinates34.47028, -117.34676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2014)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Valley Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.