US Bridges

Escondido HWY over Route 15

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R43.28 · Structure no. 57 0869

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
693 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escondido HWY over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Escondido HWY over Route 15 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2045. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEscondido HWY
CrossesRoute 15
Location11-SD-015-R43.28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.28717, -117.15016
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Escondido HWY over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Escondido HWY over Route 15 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Escondido HWY over Route 15 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Escondido HWY over Route 15?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Escondido HWY over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.