US Bridges

Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-24.97-SD · Structure no. 57 0760

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk 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 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 186,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 281,000 by 2046. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 805
CrossesBNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk
Location11-SD-805-24.97-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.86452, -117.18968
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186,000 (2022)
Projected traffic281,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk built?

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

What condition is Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk 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 BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk carry?

About 186,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 over BNSF RR Rose Canyon Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.