US Bridges

Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-905-4.41-SD · Structure no. 57 0849R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,048 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 905 EB
CrossesPicador Blvd
Location11-SD-905-4.41-SD
RouteState Highway 905
Coordinates32.56808, -117.05353
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic42,048 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 905 EB over Picador Blvd built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 905 EB over Picador Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.