US Bridges

Clairemont Mesa Bl over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-22.56-SD · Structure no. 57 0684

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairemont Mesa Bl over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clairemont Mesa Bl 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,023 by 2046. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClairemont Mesa Bl
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-22.56-SD
RouteCity Street 0S323
Coordinates32.83346, -117.16944
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2024)
Projected traffic37,023 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clairemont Mesa Bl over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Clairemont Mesa Bl 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 Clairemont Mesa Bl over Interstate 805 & Ramps carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clairemont Mesa Bl over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Clairemont Mesa Bl over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.