US Bridges

Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-R47.91 · Structure no. 57 0967

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 15
CrossesHorse Ranch Creek
Location11-SD-015-R47.91
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.35193, -117.15869
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 over Horse Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.