US Bridges

N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R9.27-SD · Structure no. 57 0879G

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,675 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,911 by 2041. The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN15-BALBOA WB Off
CrossesI-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn
Location11-SD-015-R9.27-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates32.82312, -117.11928
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,675 ft (510.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic12,911 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn?

The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N15-BALBOA WB Off over I-15 Balboa Murphy Cyn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.