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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0865

INTERSTATE 805

INTERSTATE 805 in 11-Sd-805-6.12-Chv, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 250K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 805 over Telegraph Canyon Drain. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
250K
Daily Traffic
1971
Year Built
8.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 805
Crosses Over
Telegraph Canyon Drain
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-805-6.12-Chv
Year Built
1971
Age
55 years
Daily Traffic
250,000
Lanes
13
Length
8.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0865

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 805 is a 55-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-805-6.12-Chv in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 805 over Telegraph Canyon Drain with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 250K vehicles per day. Built in 1971, the structure spans 8.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-805-6.12-Chv, San Diego County, California

32.629250, -117.044953

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 805 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 805 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 805 carries approximately 250K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 8.2 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 805 in 11-Sd-805-6.12-Chv, San Diego County, California.

Yes, INTERSTATE 805 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 805 is located 11-Sd-805-6.12-Chv in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 805 over Telegraph Canyon Drain. Its coordinates are 32.629250, -117.044953. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 805 carries INTERSTATE 805 over Telegraph Canyon Drain. The bridge is 8.2 meters long and was built in 1971.

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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.