US Bridges

Imperial Ave over Interstate 805

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-12.34-SD · Structure no. 57 0650

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Ave over Interstate 805 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial Ave 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 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,674 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesImperial Ave
CrossesInterstate 805
Location11-SD-805-12.34-SD
RouteCity Street 0S169
Coordinates32.70413, -117.09501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2022)
Projected traffic35,674 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Imperial Ave over Interstate 805 built?

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

What condition is Imperial Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Imperial Ave over Interstate 805 carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Ave over Interstate 805?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Ave over Interstate 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.