US Bridges

Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M13.33-SD · Structure no. 57 0907

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
446 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,049 by 2040. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiramar Way
CrossesInterstate 15 & Hov
Location11-SD-015-M13.33-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.88053, -117.10927
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,049 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov built?

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

What condition is Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov 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 Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Miramar Way over Interstate 15 & Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.