US Bridges

Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-17.46-SD · Structure no. 57 0720R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,910 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
109,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails 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 109,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,000 by 2046. The structure is 3,910 ft (1,191.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 805 NB
CrossesI-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails
Location11-SD-805-17.46-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.76966, -117.13028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,910 ft (1,191.8 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,000 (2022)
Projected traffic139,000 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails built?

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

What condition is Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails carry?

About 109,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails?

The structure is 3,910 ft (1,191.8 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 NB over I-8 Rmps Sts Sdriv Rails?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.