US Bridges

Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-25.40-SD · Structure no. 57 1052

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 6 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 23,702 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,405 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNobel Drive
CrossesInterstate 805 & Ramps
Location11-SD-805-25.40-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.86976, -117.19479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,702 (2022)
Projected traffic25,405 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps carry?

About 23,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Nobel Drive over Interstate 805 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.