US Bridges

Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-14.59-SD · Structure no. 57 0611L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 88,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,500 by 2044. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 805 SB
CrossesInterstate 15
Location11-SD-805-14.59-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.73195, -117.11162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,500 (2022)
Projected traffic162,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 805 SB over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15 carry?

About 88,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 SB over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.