US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M22.94-SD · Structure no. 57 1118R

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 years old, older 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 90,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,469 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesBernardo Center DR
Location11-SD-015-M22.94-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.01214, -117.07946
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,000 (2019)
Projected traffic125,469 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR carry?

About 90,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Bernardo Center DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.