US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M23.69-SD · Structure no. 57 0578

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 243,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 344,817 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 282 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesRancho Bernardo RD
Location11-SD-015-M23.69-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.02279, -117.07838
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width282 ft (86 m)
Roadway width275 ft (83.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243,000 (2019)
Projected traffic344,817 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Rancho Bernardo RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD carry?

About 243,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 282 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Rancho Bernardo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.