US Bridges

LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-38.82-VCTV · Structure no. 54 1284

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Mesa/Nisqualli
CrossesInterstate 15
Location08-SBD-015-38.82-VCTV
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.4853, -117.33594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.8 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.8 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns LA Mesa/Nisqualli over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.