US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-7.56-RCUC · Structure no. 54 0964L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesEast Etiwanda Creek
Location08-SBD-015-7.56-RCUC
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.12956, -117.50426
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2019)
Projected traffic90,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over East Etiwanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.