US Bridges

Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-11.03-FNA · Structure no. 54 0980

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDuncan Canyon Road
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-11.03-FNA
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.16493, -117.4621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length389 ft (118.5 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15 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 Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15?

The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Canyon Road over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.