US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-5.28-RCUC · Structure no. 54 0922L

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 101,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesFoothill Blvd
Location08-SBD-015-5.28-RCUC
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.10611, -117.53248
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,500 (2019)
Projected traffic120,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Foothill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd carry?

About 101,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Foothill Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.