US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M15.92-SD · Structure no. 57 0597

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 283,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 313,830 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 304 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesMira Mesa Blvd
Location11-SD-015-M15.92-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates32.9168, -117.11556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width304 ft (92.8 m)
Roadway width298 ft (90.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283,000 (2019)
Projected traffic313,830 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure16
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 Mira Mesa Blvd built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd carry?

About 283,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 304 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.