US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R30.81-ESD · Structure no. 57 0810L

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl 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 97,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,012 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesEscondido Fld Cntrl Chnl
Location11-SD-015-R30.81-ESD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.11758, -117.10024
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,000 (2017)
Projected traffic176,012 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl 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 Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl carry?

About 97,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Escondido Fld Cntrl Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.