US Bridges

Interstate 805 over Governor DR

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-24.44-SD · Structure no. 57 0759

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 over Governor DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 over Governor DR in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 185,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 286,000 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 805
CrossesGovernor DR
Location11-SD-805-24.44-SD
RouteInterstate 805
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.85786, -117.18444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,000 (2022)
Projected traffic286,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 Governor DR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Interstate 805 over Governor DR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 805 over Governor DR carry?

About 185,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 over Governor DR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 over Governor DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.