US Bridges

West Lilac Road over Route 15

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R44.24 · Structure no. 57 0870

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
695 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lilac Road over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Lilac Road 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2045. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Lilac Road
CrossesRoute 15
Location11-SD-015-R44.24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.30046, -117.15105
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length695 ft (211.8 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lilac Road over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is West Lilac Road 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 West Lilac Road over Route 15 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Lilac Road over Route 15?

The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Lilac Road over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.