Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-28.49-SD · Structure no. 57 0779L
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,000 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek 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 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek carry?
About 82,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 805 SB over Los Penasquitos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.