US Bridges

Aero Drive over Route 15

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R8.37-SD · Structure no. 57 0877

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aero Drive over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aero Drive over Route 15 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, 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 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 33,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,039 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAero Drive
CrossesRoute 15
Location11-SD-015-R8.37-SD
RouteCity Street 0S329
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.81019, -117.11452
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,700 (2020)
Projected traffic43,039 by 2041
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 Aero Drive over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Aero Drive over Route 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Aero Drive over Route 15 carry?

About 33,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aero Drive over Route 15?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Aero Drive over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.