US Bridges

S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-8.92-SD · Structure no. 57 0943H

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,307 by 2045. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS15&56-S15 Hov Con
CrossesI 15 SB
Location11-SD-056-8.92-SD
RouteInterstate 56
Coordinates32.95856, -117.10027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2016)
Projected traffic6,307 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S15&56-S15 Hov Con over I 15 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.