US Bridges

J Street over Interstate 805

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-6.50-CHV · Structure no. 57 0636

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Street over Interstate 805 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying J Street over Interstate 805 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 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,455 by 2044. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ Street
CrossesInterstate 805
Location11-SD-805-6.50-CHV
RouteCity Street 0S186
Coordinates32.63445, -117.04686
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2022)
Projected traffic15,455 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 J Street over Interstate 805 built?

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

What condition is J Street over Interstate 805 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does J Street over Interstate 805 carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J Street over Interstate 805?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns J Street over Interstate 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.