US Bridges

SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R6.88-SD · Structure no. 57 0628K

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,094 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB-15 Offramp
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location11-SD-015-R6.88-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates32.78937, -117.11435
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2020)
Projected traffic21,094 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SB-15 Offramp over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.