US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-16.07 · Structure no. 54 0781R

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
69,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd 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 69,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,000 by 2042. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesCajon Creek / Cajon Blvd
Location08-SBD-015-16.07
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.22067, -117.41003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,500 (2022)
Projected traffic93,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd 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 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd carry?

About 69,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Cajon Creek / Cajon Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.