US Bridges

N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-R11.32 · Structure no. 57 0960G

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
605 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2043. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN163-N15 Conn Hov
CrossesN163-N15 Connector
Location11-SD-163-R11.32
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates32.85851, -117.11249
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector built?

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

What condition is N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N163-N15 Conn Hov over N163-N15 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.