US Bridges

N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R31.32-ESD · Structure no. 57 0813G

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977, 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,023 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN15-W&E78 Connectr
CrossesMission Avenue
Location11-SD-015-R31.32-ESD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.12449, -117.10329
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 48 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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2018)
Projected traffic77,023 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue built?

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

What condition is N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission 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 N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns N15-W&E78 Connectr over Mission Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.