US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over South Forest Road

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-R23.47R · Structure no. 54 0940R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over South Forest Road is a steel arch - deck carrying Interstate 15 NB over South Forest 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 81,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesSouth Forest Road
Location08-SBD-015-R23.47R
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.3389, -117.47758
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,000 (2022)
Projected traffic90,000 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Interstate 15 NB over South Forest Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over South Forest 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 NB over South Forest Road carry?

About 81,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over South Forest Road?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over South Forest Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.