US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R14.96 · Structure no. 54 0772L

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 86,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesKenwood Avenue
Location08-SBD-015-R14.96
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.23649, -117.4251
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,500 (2022)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue carry?

About 86,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Kenwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.