US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M25.06 · Structure no. 57 1133L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132,408 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location11-SD-015-M25.06
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.04215, -117.07421
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2017)
Projected traffic132,408 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.