US Bridges

Interstate 805 SB over Main Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-3.65-CHV · Structure no. 57 0632L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 SB over Main Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 SB over Main Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 92,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,000 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 805 SB
CrossesMain Street
Location11-SD-805-3.65-CHV
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.59471, -117.03636
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck98 ft (30 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,500 (2022)
Projected traffic155,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Interstate 805 SB over Main Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 805 SB over Main Street 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 SB over Main Street carry?

About 92,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 SB over Main Street?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 SB over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.