US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R17.47 · Structure no. 54 0916

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road is a steel arch - deck carrying Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,000 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesOakie Flats Road
Location08-SBD-015-R17.47
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.26345, -117.44913
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width252 ft (76.8 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173,000 (2022)
Projected traffic210,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 over Oakie Flats Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road carry?

About 173,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Oakie Flats Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.