US Bridges

N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R31.50-ESD · Structure no. 57 0825G

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN15-E78 Conn Oc
CrossesMetcalf Street
Location11-SD-015-R31.50-ESD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.12707, -117.10259
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.
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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street built?

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

What condition is N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street 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 N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N15-E78 Conn Oc over Metcalf Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.