US Bridges

Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M27.27-ESD · Structure no. 57 0941

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,855 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Lago\beethoven
CrossesInterstate 15 W/Hov
Location11-SD-015-M27.27-ESD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.07337, -117.07045
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,855 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Del Lago\beethoven over Interstate 15 W/Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.