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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0638

INTERSTATE 805 SB

INTERSTATE 805 SB in 11-Sd-805-8.66, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1975, the bridge carries 243K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 805 SB over Sweetwater River.

INTERSTATE 805 SB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1975 and is now 51 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 805 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 243,000 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing Sweetwater River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
243K
Daily Traffic
1975
Year Built
162.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 805 SB
Crosses Over
Sweetwater River
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-805-8.66
Year Built
1975
Reconstructed
2021
Age
51 years
Daily Traffic
243,000
Lanes
11
Length
162.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0638

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 805 SB is a 51-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-805-8.66 in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 805 SB over Sweetwater River with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 243K vehicles per day. Built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, the structure spans 162.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-805-8.66, San Diego County, California

32.656092, -117.072747

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 805 SB has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 805 SB was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, making it 51 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 805 SB carries approximately 243K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 162.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 805 SB in 11-Sd-805-8.66, San Diego County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 805 SB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 805 SB is located 11-Sd-805-8.66 in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 805 SB over Sweetwater River. Its coordinates are 32.656092, -117.072747. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 805 SB carries INTERSTATE 805 SB over Sweetwater River. The bridge is 162.8 meters long and was built in 1975, with reconstruction in 2021.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.