US Bridges

Orange Avenue over Interstate 805

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-4.41-CHV · Structure no. 57 0633

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Avenue over Interstate 805 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange Avenue over Interstate 805 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,547 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOrange Avenue
CrossesInterstate 805
Location11-SD-805-4.41-CHV
RouteCity Street 0S183
Coordinates32.6058, -117.03625
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2024)
Projected traffic61,547 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Orange Avenue over Interstate 805 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Orange Avenue over Interstate 805 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Avenue over Interstate 805 carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orange Avenue over Interstate 805?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Avenue over Interstate 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.