US Bridges

Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-015-M19.25-SD · Structure no. 57 1135

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
715 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,855 by 2040. The structure is 715 ft (217.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSabre Springs Dar
CrossesInterstate 15
Location11-SD-015-M19.25-SD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.96238, -117.09704
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length715 ft (217.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,855 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15 built?

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

What condition is Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15?

The structure is 715 ft (217.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Sabre Springs Dar over Interstate 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.