US Bridges

S163-S805 Connectr over I 805

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-7.03-SD · Structure no. 57 0679F

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S163-S805 Connectr over I 805 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S163-S805 Connectr over I 805 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,383 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS163-S805 Connectr
CrossesI 805
Location11-SD-163-7.03-SD
RouteState Highway 163
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.80863, -117.15311
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2016)
Projected traffic44,383 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S163-S805 Connectr over I 805 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S163-S805 Connectr over I 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S163-S805 Connectr over I 805 carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S163-S805 Connectr over I 805?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S163-S805 Connectr over I 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.