US Bridges

Coyote Lake Road over Interstate 15

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R91.81 · Structure no. 54 0633

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyote Lake Road over Interstate 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coyote Lake 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 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2045. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCoyote Lake Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-R91.81
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.93199, -116.71577
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Coyote Lake Road over Interstate 15 built?

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

What condition is Coyote Lake Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Coyote Lake Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coyote Lake Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coyote Lake Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.