US Bridges

Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-16.32-SD · Structure no. 57 0616

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,809 by 2043. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Ave
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-16.32-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.75374, -117.12447
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic15,809 by 2043
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 Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.