US Bridges

Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-905-R8.70 · Structure no. 57 1144

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,165 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBritannia Blvd
CrossesInterstate 905
Location11-SD-905-R8.70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.56456, -116.97998
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,165 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Britannia Blvd over Interstate 905?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.