US Bridges

Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M26.20-SD · Structure no. 57 1134L

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

About this bridge

Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges 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 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2042. The structure is 698 ft (212.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 SB
CrossesLake Hodges
Location11-SD-015-M26.20-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.05816, -117.0705
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length698 ft (212.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2017)
Projected traffic145,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Lake Hodges built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges?

The structure is 698 ft (212.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 SB over Lake Hodges?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.