US Bridges

MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-0.47-SD · Structure no. 57 0495S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMAIN-N15 on Ramp
CrossesSouth Branch Chollas Crk
Location11-SD-015-0.47-SD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.69153, -117.12226
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2019)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns MAIN-N15 on Ramp over South Branch Chollas Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.