Interstate 805 NB over Otay River
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-3.34-SD · Structure no. 57 0631R
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 805 NB over Otay River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 NB over Otay River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 92,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,000 by 2044. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 805 NB over Otay River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 805 NB over Otay River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 805 NB over Otay River carry?
About 92,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 805 NB over Otay River?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 805 NB over Otay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.