US Bridges

Interstate 805 over Mira Mesa Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-27.07-SD · Structure no. 57 0785

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 over Mira Mesa Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 over Mira Mesa Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 183,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245,000 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 256 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 805
CrossesMira Mesa Blvd
Location11-SD-805-27.07-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.89061, -117.20617
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.9 m)
Deck width256 ft (78 m)
Roadway width250 ft (76.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,000 (2020)
Projected traffic245,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
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 Mira Mesa Blvd built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Interstate 805 over Mira Mesa Blvd 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 Mira Mesa Blvd carry?

About 183,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 over Mira Mesa Blvd?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.9 m) and a deck 256 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 over Mira Mesa Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.