US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over L Street

Fair

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-71.60-BSW · Structure no. 54 1115L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over L Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over L Street in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesL Street
Location08-SBD-015-71.60-BSW
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates34.88466, -117.05671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2022)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 L Street built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over L Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over L Street carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over L Street?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over L Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.