US Bridges

Adams Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-16.99-SD · Structure no. 57 0619

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,596
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adams 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 13,596 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,648 by 2044. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Ave
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-16.99-SD
RouteCity Street S0132
Coordinates32.76315, -117.12746
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,596 (2022)
Projected traffic24,648 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

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

About 13,596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adams Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Ave over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.