US Bridges

Meade Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-16.57-SD · Structure no. 57 0618

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meade 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,809 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeade Ave
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-16.57-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.75725, -117.12572
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,809 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 Meade Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

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

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meade Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.