US Bridges

S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-215-4.02-COL · Structure no. 54 0824F

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,556 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 192,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 422,349 by 2046. The structure is 1,556 ft (474.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS215-E10 Connector
CrossesInterstate 10 & 215
Location08-SBD-215-4.02-COL
RouteInterstate 215
Coordinates34.06266, -117.29318
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,556 ft (474.3 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,000 (2020)
Projected traffic422,349 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215 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 2024.

How much traffic does S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215 carry?

About 192,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215?

The structure is 1,556 ft (474.3 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S215-E10 Connector over Interstate 10 & 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.