US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Baseline Road

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-6.71-RCUC · Structure no. 54 0974L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Baseline Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Baseline Road 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 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesBaseline Road
Location08-SBD-015-6.71-RCUC
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.12084, -117.51477
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2019)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Baseline Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Baseline 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Baseline Road carry?

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

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Baseline Road?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Baseline Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.