US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Lytle Creek

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-13.08 · Structure no. 54 0982R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,981 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over Lytle Creek 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,981 ft (603.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesLytle Creek
Location08-SBD-015-13.08
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.18384, -117.43394
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,981 ft (603.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2019)
Projected traffic93,000 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 NB over Lytle Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Lytle 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 NB over Lytle Creek carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 1,981 ft (603.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.