US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M27.76 · Structure no. 57 0805L

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 48 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,844 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesSo Centre City Parkway
Location11-SD-015-M27.76
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.08051, -117.07214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,000 (2019)
Projected traffic164,844 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway carry?

About 110,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over So Centre City Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.