US Bridges

Ammo Road over Route 15

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M12.96-SD · Structure no. 57 0935

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ammo Road over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ammo Road over Route 15 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2040. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAmmo Road
CrossesRoute 15
Location11-SD-015-M12.96-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.87521, -117.10792
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Ammo Road over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Ammo Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ammo Road over Route 15 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ammo Road over Route 15?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ammo Road over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.