US Bridges

4th ST over Interstate 805

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-10.88-NATC · Structure no. 57 0645

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Interstate 805 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th ST over Interstate 805 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 6 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries4th ST
CrossesInterstate 805
Location11-SD-805-10.88-NATC
RouteCity Street 0S203
Coordinates32.68461, -117.0893
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 4th ST over Interstate 805 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST over Interstate 805 carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over Interstate 805?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over Interstate 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.