US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R120.05 · Structure no. 54 0642L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesMojave River Overflow
Location08-SBD-015-R120.05
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates35.10028, -116.27124
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Mojave River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.