US Bridges

Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-9.76 · Structure no. 57 1042K

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,297 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParadise Val- S125
CrossesN125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp
Location11-SD-125-9.76
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.7028, -117.0113
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2016)
Projected traffic11,297 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp built?

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

What condition is Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Val- S125 over N125-ELKELTON Pl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.