US Bridges

Deer Springs RD over Route 15

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R36.64 · Structure no. 57 0891

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Springs RD over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deer Springs RD over Route 15 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,042 by 2045. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDeer Springs RD
CrossesRoute 15
Location11-SD-015-R36.64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.19703, -117.12608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic32,042 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Deer Springs RD over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Springs RD 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 Deer Springs RD over Route 15 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Deer Springs RD over Route 15?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Springs RD over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.