US Bridges

N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-M16.35 · Structure no. 54 0783G

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,113
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215 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 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2047. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN15 Truck Bypass
CrossesI 215 NB & S15-S215
Location08-SBD-015-M16.35
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.22467, -117.40946
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,113 (2018)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2047
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215 built?

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

What condition is N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215 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 N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215 carry?

About 2,113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N15 Truck Bypass over I 215 NB & S15-S215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.