US Bridges

Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street

Poor

San Diego County, California · 0.25M N/O 32nd St/N.Scott · Structure no. 57C0198

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,447
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,885 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWabash Blvd (SR15)
CrossesMain Street
Location0.25M N/O 32nd St/N.Scott
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.69073, -117.12331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,447 (2024)
Projected traffic12,885 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street carry?

About 11,447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash Blvd (SR15) over Main Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.