FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 15 SB

Carrying INTERSTATE 15 SB over BUNDY CANYON ROAD

08-RIV-015-16.30, Riverside, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 15 SB

The INTERSTATE 15 SB bridge in Riverside, California carries INTERSTATE 15 SB over BUNDY CANYON ROAD. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 55.3 meters (181 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117,000 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 15 SB compares

▲ 5.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of California bridges
1,142
Bridges in Riverside · 27 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 15 SB 36.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
55.3 m (181 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
56 0717L

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 15 SB 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 SB 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 SB?

INTERSTATE 15 SB 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 SB inspected?

INTERSTATE 15 SB'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 117,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 15 SB 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 SB?

INTERSTATE 15 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 15 SB?

INTERSTATE 15 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is INTERSTATE 15 SB and does age affect safety?

INTERSTATE 15 SB was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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