US Bridges

Joshua Street over Interstate 15

Poor

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-32.32 · Structure no. 54 0666

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joshua Street over Interstate 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joshua Street over Interstate 15 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJoshua Street
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-32.32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.40632, -117.39667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joshua Street over Interstate 15 built?

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

What condition is Joshua Street over Interstate 15 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 Joshua Street over Interstate 15 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joshua Street over Interstate 15?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Joshua Street over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.