US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Valley Parkway

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R30.63-ESD · Structure no. 57 0809L

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Valley Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Valley 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 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 90,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,769 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesValley Parkway
Location11-SD-015-R30.63-ESD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.11517, -117.09888
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,500 (2018)
Projected traffic104,769 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 Valley 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 Valley Parkway 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 SB over Valley Parkway carry?

About 90,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Valley Parkway?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Valley Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.