US Bridges

Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-42.03-VCTV · Structure no. 54 0626R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMojave Drive EB
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-42.03-VCTV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.52886, -117.31624
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mojave Drive EB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mojave Drive EB over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.