INTERSTATE 15 SB
INTERSTATE 15 SB in 08-Riv-015-5.41-Tmca, Riverside County, California received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1949, the bridge carries 163K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 15 SB over Empire Creek.
INTERSTATE 15 SB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 64/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1949 and is now 77 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 15 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 163,000 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Empire Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 15 SB is a 77-year-old bridge located 08-Riv-015-5.41-Tmca in Riverside County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 15 SB over Empire Creek with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 163K vehicles per day. Built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, the structure spans 16 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 15 SB has a Condition Score of 64/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 15 SB was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, making it 77 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 15 SB carries approximately 163K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 16 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 15 SB in 08-Riv-015-5.41-Tmca, Riverside County, California.
No, INTERSTATE 15 SB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
INTERSTATE 15 SB is located 08-Riv-015-5.41-Tmca in Riverside County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 15 SB over Empire Creek. Its coordinates are 33.506672, -117.154175. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 15 SB carries INTERSTATE 15 SB over Empire Creek. The bridge is 16 meters long and was built in 1949, with reconstruction in 1976.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.