US Bridges

Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-905-4.16-SD · Structure no. 57 0850L

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

About this bridge

Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,048 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 905 WB
CrossesDel Sur Blvd
Location11-SD-905-4.16-SD
RouteState Highway 905
Coordinates32.56845, -117.05827
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic42,048 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Del Sur Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur Blvd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur Blvd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur Blvd?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 905 WB over Del Sur Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.