US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-16.08-SD · Structure no. 57 0615

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,702 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-16.08-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.75038, -117.12326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,702 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.