US Bridges

OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R0.68-SD · Structure no. 57 0866K

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,086 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOCEANVIEW-S15 Onra
CrossesChollas Creek
Location11-SD-015-R0.68-SD
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.70257, -117.12158
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,086 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns OCEANVIEW-S15 Onra over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.