Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-6.06-CHV · Structure no. 57 0635
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 254,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 254,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 293,000 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road 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 Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road carry?
About 254,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.