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.
Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 91 north and U.S. 66/Main Street east
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. U.S. 91 is not signed as a historic route in California. 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.
This odd Business Loop I-15 shield is located along Main Street as it approaches downtown Barstow. At First Avenue, U.S. 91 turns north to cross the Mojave River and join former U.S. 466 on the north bank of the river. Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66 continue straight ahead along Main Street. Photo taken 01/20/04.
Business Loop I-15 north and U.S. 66/Main Street east
A Historic U.S. 66 shield is posted 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 meets Barstow Road to California 247 south. The state route actually begins at the Interstate 15 interchange with Barstow Road. California 247 travels 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.
This standalone Business Loop I-15 is the last one along northbound before the business route connects to 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 meets 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 approaches 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 south and U.S. 66/Main Street west
Upon exiting from Interstate 40 at Exit 1, stay right to follow Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66/Main Street west to Barstow. Turn left to Montara Street south. Photo taken 03/15/09.
A single guide sign for Barstow is posted shortly thereafter. Photo taken 03/15/09.
The Harvey House is located west of here via Main Street west to First Avenue west. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Westbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66 merges with traffic from Montara Street northbound. From here, five lanes carry the business route into Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
The first reassurance shield for Business Loop I-15 is posted after the merge point. Photo taken 03/15/09.
After passing by several restaurants, motels, and shops, westbound U.S. 66 approaches its first interchange with Interstate 15. U.S. 66 will parallel Interstate 15 from this point south to San Bernardino. Much of the old alignment is preserved and signed for driving the Mother Road. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Westbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66 meet Cal Avenue at this traffic signal. Photo taken 03/15/09.
The next traffic signal is with Interstate 15 north to Las Vegas; continue straight ahead toward downtown Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
After crossing over Interstate 15, the next left connects to Interstate 15 south to San Bernardino and Los Angeles. Photo taken 03/15/09.
At this traffic signal, motorists from southbound Interstate 15 can connect to the business route. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Another Business Loop I-15 shield is posted after the interchange with Interstate 15. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Historic U.S. 66 is fairly well signed through the city of Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
At this confluence of traffic signals is the intersection of Main Street with Coolwater Lane, Eastgate Road, and Mountain View Street. Photos taken 03/15/09.
Westbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66/Main Street approach Yucca Avenue. Yucca Avenue travels north to connect to Riverside Drive west to the U.S. 66 Museum and historic train station. Motels, restaurants, and stores line both sides of Main Street along this section east of downtown Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
This Business Loop I-15 shield is posted along westbound Main Street after Yucca Avenue. Photo taken 03/15/09.
A Historic U.S. 66 shield is posted above a speed limit sign along westbound (southbound) Main Street in Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
To the Harvey House, Amtrak Station, Route 66 Museum, and Western America Railroad Museum, follow Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66/Main Street west to First Avenue, then turn right (north) on Historic U.S. 91/First Avenue. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Main Street carries five lanes for much of its route through Barstow, with two through lanes in each direction and a center turn lane. Photo taken 03/15/09.
The next traffic signal along southbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66 is with Muriel Drive. By this point, Main Street is traveling nearly due west. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Another U.S. 66 shield is posted after the Muriel Drive intersection. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Westbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66/Main Street meet Seventh Avenue at this signalized intersection. Main Street now passes through downtown Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Southbound Business Loop I-15 and westbound U.S. 66/Main Street approaches Barstow Road, which connects to California 247 en route to Lucerne Valley. The state route begins south of here, after Barstow Road crosses over the Interstate 15 freeway. A trailblazer shield helps point the way to California 247 south. Photo taken 03/15/09.
A brief landscaped median helps shade Main Street southwest of the Barstow Road intersection. Photo taken 03/15/09.
A Business Loop I-15 reassurance shield is posted in downtown Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Historic U.S. 66 is also signed in downtown Barstow. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Westbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66/Main Street meets Third Avenue at this traffic signal. The next intersection is with First Avenue, which is the old alignment of U.S. 91 north to the Harvey House and Old U.S. 466. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Immediately thereafter and before the business loop leaves through downtown barstow, Main Street connects with First Avenue. This is the historic meeting point of U.S. 66 and U.S. 91. 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 03/15/09.
Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 91 south and U.S. 66/Main Street west
A Business Loop I-15 reassurance shield is posted after the First Avenue intersection along Main Street. At this point, U.S. 66 and U.S. 91 combine to share pavement from Barstow south to San Bernardino. Photo taken 03/15/09.
The Route 66 Motel is located off Main Street southwest of downtown. A Historic U.S. 66 shield is posted in front of the historic motel. Photos taken 03/15/09.
The business route turns southwest. Photo taken 03/15/09.
The next traffic signal along Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66-91 southwest is with Avenue A. Photo taken 03/15/09.
As Main Street proceeds southwest, intersecting streets increase in naming from Avenue A, Avenue B, Avenue C, etc. Here is an Interstate 15 trailblazer shield along southbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66-91. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Historic U.S. 66 is again posted near Avenue E. Photo taken 03/15/09.
A liquor store has a Route 66 shield posted below its marquee. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Southbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66-91 approach Avenue H. Photo taken 03/15/09.
A Business Loop I-15 reassurance shield is posted after the Avenue H intersection. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Continuing southwest, a Motel 66 is located on Main Street near a Bun Boy restaurant. Photo taken 03/15/09.
This historic U.S. 66 shield is posted soon thereafter. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Southbound Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66-91 approach L Street (Avenue L). Turn left to follow the business route back to the freeway; continue straight ahead to follow U.S. 66-91/Main Street south to Oro Grande, meeting Interstate 15 in Victorville. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Business Loop I-15 and U.S. 66-91 split at the L Street (Avenue L) intersection. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Business Loop I-15/L Street (Avenue L) south
After leaving Main Street, Business Loop I-15 travels east along L Street (Avenue L) to rejoin Interstate 15. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Southbound Business Loop I-15 approaches Junction Interstate 15 north to Las Vegas and south to Victorville and San Bernardino. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Turn right here to connect to Interstate 15 south to Victorville, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. Photo taken 03/15/09.
After passing under Interstate 15, turn left to follow Interstate 15 north to Las Vegas. The business route ends at this point. Photo taken 03/15/09.
Scenes Pertaining to Business Loop I-15
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.
A few replica U.S. 66 shields are found on the Route 66 Motel. Photo taken 03/15/09.
