US Bridges

Interstate 805 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-26.76-SD · Structure no. 57 0787R

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
847 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 805 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 805 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST 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 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,500 by 2042. The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 805 NB
CrossesBnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST
Location11-SD-805-26.76-SD
RouteInterstate 805
Coordinates32.88681, -117.20291
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length847 ft (258.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2020)
Projected traffic122,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST built?

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

What condition is Interstate 805 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST 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 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 805 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST?

The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 805 NB over Bnsf/Soledad Cr/City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.