US Bridges

Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M5.60-SD · Structure no. 57 0500

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,448 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAdams Avenue
CrossesInterstate 15 & Ramp
Location11-SD-015-M5.60-SD
RouteCity Street 0S132
Coordinates32.76319, -117.10981
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2017)
Projected traffic21,448 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp 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 Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Avenue over Interstate 15 & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.