US Bridges

State Route 76 over Interstate 15

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-R17.26-ESD · Structure no. 57 0872

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 76 over Interstate 15 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 6 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,809 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesInterstate 15
Location11-SD-076-R17.26-ESD
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.33044, -117.1597
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2015)
Projected traffic30,809 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 State Route 76 over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is State Route 76 over Interstate 15 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 76 over Interstate 15 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Interstate 15?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.