US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-1.49-SD · Structure no. 57 0496

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
138,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 138,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,000 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesMtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial
Location11-SD-015-1.49-SD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.70613, -117.12031
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2019)
Projected traffic151,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial 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 Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Mtdb Lrt Sdivrr Imperial?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.