US Bridges

H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-7.16-CHV · Structure no. 57 0862

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,889 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesH Street
CrossesI 805 on & Off-Ramp
Location11-SD-805-7.16-CHV
RouteCity Street 0S162
Coordinates32.64054, -117.05535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,200 (2022)
Projected traffic71,889 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns H Street over I 805 on & Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.