US Bridges

Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-20.69-SD · Structure no. 57 0681

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
870 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,863 by 2046. The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinda Vista RD
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-20.69-SD
RouteCity Street 0S147
Coordinates32.80887, -117.15385
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length870 ft (265.2 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2024)
Projected traffic32,863 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Linda Vista RD over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.