US Bridges

S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R0.02L-SD · Structure no. 57 0473F

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,868 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS15-N5 Connector
CrossesChollas Creek
Location11-SD-015-R0.02L-SD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.6941, -117.12345
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,868 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S15-N5 Connector over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.