US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R19.29 · Structure no. 54 0774L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1969, 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 92,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesDebris Cone Creek
Location08-SBD-015-R19.29
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.28954, -117.45184
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,500 (2022)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 Debris Cone Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek carry?

About 92,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Debris Cone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.