Business Loop I-15, Barstow - California Travel Information

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Business Loop I-15 in Barstow North
	This wide boulevard takes the business loop west from the freeway to the old alignment of U.S. 66-91. Photo taken 03/20/03.
	The business loop turns right (north) at this upcoming traffic signal, which is Historic U.S. 66-91. Business Loop I-15 and Historic U.S. 66-91 head north into downtown Barstow. Photo taken 03/20/03.
	View of Business Loop I-15 shield after the intersection with Historic U.S. 66. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	This is the first historic U.S. 66 shield along northbound Business Loop I-15/Main Street. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Business Loop I-15 shield along northbound. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	The city of Barstow is a regional attraction for many goods and services, including the purchase of automobiles as seen in this picture along northbound Main Street/Business Loop I-15. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Historic U.S. 66 and Business Loop I-15 are rarely signed together on the same post along northbound, but there is an example of them appearing on the same pole along southbound (see below). Photo taken 01/20/04.

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	This odd Business Loop I-15 shield is located along Main Street as it approaches downtown Barstow. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Historic U.S. 66 shield on northbound Business Loop I-15 near 2nd Avenue. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	This tree-lined median in downtown Barstow greets visitors; the business loop passes through the business district. Note the Historical U.S. 66 shield on the street light pole. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Northbound Business Loop I-15 at Barstow Road to South California 247. California 247 leads southeast to Barstow College, then onward to Lucerne Valley, Yucca Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	To reach the Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 freeways, Business Loop I-15/U.S. 66 or California 247 may be used. At this point, however, it is best to take the business route back to the freeways. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Business Loop I-15 rises to a summit that provides a spectacular view of the city and desert surrounding it (see next photobox). Photo taken 01/20/04.
	This image along northbound reminds visitors that Barstow is located within the Mojave Desert, which follows the horizon in all directions from here. The desert rises in the distance above the stores and commercial buildings along the business loop. Photo taken 01/20/04.

Business Loop I-15 in Barstow South
	This standalone Business Loop I-15 is the last one along northbound before reaching Interstate 15 and Interstate 40. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	This advance signage for southbound Interstate 15 is located on northbound Business Loop I-15/eastbound U.S. 66 as they approach the interchange with Interstate 15. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Northbound Business Loop I-15 at Junction Interstate 15 south. After crossing the freeway, a right turn leads to northbound Interstate 15, and Main Street continues straight ahead en route to Interstate 40. U.S. 66 continues straight ahead. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Northbound Business Loop I-15 at Junction Interstate 15 north to Baker and Las Vegas. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Northbound Business Loop I-15 approaching Interstate 40. This one of a few rare instances of an Interstate business loop that ends at a route other than its parent. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	The final interchange of the business loop is with Interstate 40. Note the control cities of Needles (east) and San Bernardino (west). Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Business Loop I-15 reaches its northern terminus at its interchange with Interstate 40 eastbound. This loop ramp carries traffic from the business route (Main Street) onto eastbound Interstate 40. Historic U.S. 66, meanwhile, continues straight ahead on Main Street, connecting with its original alignment. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Close-up of gore sign for transition ramp from northbound Business Loop I-15 to eastbound Interstate 40. This sign was placed in the 1960s and is one of a handful of reflective signs that were used during that era. Not many of them remain, and this one is clearly dated because it features a partially covered up U.S. 66 shield. The Interstate 40 shield is newer and was pasted onto the sign at a later time. Photo taken 01/20/04.
	Business Loop I-15 and Historic U.S. 66 shields along southbound Business Loop I-15/Main Street in downtown Barstow. Photo taken 11/01.
	Southbound Business Loop I-15/Westbound U.S. 66 approaching Barstow Road, which becomes Southbound California 247 after passing south of Interstate 15. Photo taken 03/20/04.
	Before the business loop passes through downtown, it reaches North First Avenue. North First Avenue is Historic U.S. 91, which heads north over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad and Mojave River to meet Old California 58/Historic U.S. 466. In addition to seeing two very old bridges, Historic U.S. 91 passes by the Harvey House, which houses a railway museum and a U.S. 66 Museum (which oddly enough has a U.S. 91 address). As for U.S. 91 south, it merges with U.S. 66 west, and the two routes remain paired until reaching the city of San Bernardino. Photo taken 03/20/04.

Page Updated May 2, 2004.