US Bridges

N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-9.77 · Structure no. 57 1041S

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN125-PARADISE Val
CrossesElkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp
Location11-SD-125-9.77
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.70269, -117.0105
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2016)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp 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 N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp?

The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N125-PARADISE Val over Elkelton PLACE-N125 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.