US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over National Ave

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R0.21L-SD · Structure no. 57 0742L

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over National Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 15 SB over National Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,500 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesNational Ave
Location11-SD-015-R0.21L-SD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.69583, -117.12111
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2019)
Projected traffic68,500 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Interstate 15 SB over National Ave built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over National Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over National Ave carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over National Ave?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over National Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.