US Bridges

Interstate 15 NB over Lake Hodges

Fair

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

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
708 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 15 NB over Lake Hodges is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 15 NB 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 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 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,374 by 2042. The structure is 708 ft (215.7 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 15 NB
CrossesLake Hodges
Location11-SD-015-M26.20-SD
RouteInterstate 15
Coordinates33.05798, -117.07006
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length708 ft (215.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.4 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2017)
Projected traffic158,374 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 NB over Lake Hodges built?

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

What condition is Interstate 15 NB over Lake Hodges 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 NB over Lake Hodges carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 15 NB over Lake Hodges?

The structure is 708 ft (215.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 15 NB over Lake Hodges?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.