US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M17.31-SD · Structure no. 57 0535R

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 128,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,915 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesMercy Road
Location11-SD-015-M17.31-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates32.93645, -117.11104
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,000 (2019)
Projected traffic151,915 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over Mercy Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road carry?

About 128,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Mercy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.