US Bridges

El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-16.43-SD · Structure no. 57 0617

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805 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 35,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,080 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Cajon Blvd
CrossesInterstate 805
Location11-SD-805-16.43-SD
RouteCity Street S0125
Coordinates32.75528, -117.12496
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,110 (2022)
Projected traffic41,080 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805 built?

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

What condition is El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805 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 El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805 carry?

About 35,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns El Cajon Blvd over Interstate 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.