US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R30.09-ESD · Structure no. 57 0808

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,000 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 206 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesNinth Avenue
Location11-SD-015-R30.09-ESD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.10822, -117.09449
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.7 m)
Roadway width200 ft (61.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,500 (2018)
Projected traffic168,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Ninth Avenue built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue carry?

About 99,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Ninth Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.