US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Market Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-1.85-SD · Structure no. 57 0497

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Market Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 15 over Market Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 114,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,005 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesMarket Street
Location11-SD-015-1.85-SD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.71139, -117.11884
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,000 (2019)
Projected traffic152,005 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Market Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Market Street 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 Interstate 15 over Market Street carry?

About 114,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Market Street?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.