US Bridges

Route 905 over Heritage Road

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-905-R7.77 · Structure no. 57 1143R

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 905 over Heritage Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 905 over Heritage Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,784 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 905
CrossesHeritage Road
Location11-SD-905-R7.77
RouteState Highway 905
Coordinates32.56406, -116.99728
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2020)
Projected traffic55,784 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 905 over Heritage Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 905 over Heritage Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 905 over Heritage Road carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 905 over Heritage Road?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 905 over Heritage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.