US Bridges

Interstate 805 over State Route 54

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-8.83 · Structure no. 57 0746

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 over State Route 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 over State Route 54 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 240,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 309,000 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 805
CrossesState Route 54
Location11-SD-805-8.83
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.65801, -117.07444
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width180 ft (54.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240,000 (2020)
Projected traffic309,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 over State Route 54 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 805 over State Route 54 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 805 over State Route 54 carry?

About 240,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 over State Route 54?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 over State Route 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.