US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-015-172.11L · Structure no. 54 1308L

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesCenda Ditch
Location08-SBD-015-172.11L
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates35.46852, -115.51729
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2020)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SB over Cenda Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch 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 Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Cenda Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.