INTERSTATE 15 NB
Carrying INTERSTATE 15 NB over RIVERSIDE DRIVE
08-RIV-015-51.26, Riverside, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 15 NB
The INTERSTATE 15 NB bridge in Riverside, California carries INTERSTATE 15 NB over RIVERSIDE DRIVE. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 31.5 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 72,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 15 NB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Last Reconstructed
- 2019
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 31.5 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.3 m (83 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 72,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 56 0693R
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 15 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 15 NB against other structures in Riverside and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 15 NB?
INTERSTATE 15 NB in Riverside, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 15 NB inspected?
INTERSTATE 15 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 72,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 15 NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 15 NB?
INTERSTATE 15 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 15 NB?
INTERSTATE 15 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 15 NB and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 15 NB was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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