US Bridges

University Ave over Interstate 15

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M4.66-SD · Structure no. 57 0995

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Ave over Interstate 15 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,533 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesInterstate 15
Location11-SD-015-M4.66-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74956, -117.10915
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 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
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2017)
Projected traffic37,533 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 University Ave over Interstate 15 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Ave over Interstate 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does University Ave over Interstate 15 carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is University Ave over Interstate 15?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.