Coronado Bridge San Diego Traffic Cameras
Monitor the San Diego-Coronado Bridge — the iconic CA-75 cable-stayed bridge connecting downtown San Diego to Coronado Island. 2.1 miles long, opened August 3, 1969, with a distinctive 90-degree curve midway and 200 feet of vertical clearance over San Diego Bay. Track I-5 approach, CA-75 conditions, and Naval Amphibious Base traffic on TrafficVision.Live.
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Coronado, California | Length: 2.1 miles (11,179 feet) | Opened: August 3, 1969 | Main Span: 660 feet (cable-stayed) | Maximum Clearance: 200 feet — allows Naval vessels passage | Distinctive Feature: 90-degree curve midway for navigation clearance + spiral approach on Coronado side | Primary Access (SD side): I-5 Exit 15B | Primary Destinations: Coronado, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Hotel del Coronado | Operator: Caltrans District 11 | Toll: Toll-free since June 27, 2002 (was tolled 1969-2002) | Camera Sources: Caltrans, QuickMap, SANDAGThe San Diego-Coronado Bridge — locally simply "Coronado Bridge" — is a 2.1-mile cable-stayed bridge carrying California State Route 75 across San Diego Bay between downtown San Diego and Coronado Island. Opened August 3, 1969, the bridge features a distinctive 90-degree curve midway that serves both as an aesthetic choice and to provide extra navigation clearance (200 feet maximum) for Naval vessels entering San Diego Bay. The Coronado side ends in a dramatic spiral approach. Primary access from San Diego is via I-5 Exit 15B. The bridge serves Coronado (population ~24,000), the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (home to Navy SEALs), and the historic Hotel del Coronado. The bridge was tolled from 1969-2002 (toll paid off the construction bonds), then became toll-free on June 27, 2002. Caltrans, QuickMap, and SANDAG provide camera coverage.
Coronado Bridge Coverage
I-5 Exit 15B (San Diego Side)
Primary San Diego approach
I-5 to Exit 15B connects to CA-75 toward Coronado. Peak PM southbound backup common.
90-Degree Curve
Midway design feature
The bridge's distinctive 90-degree bend provides extra navigation clearance and is a photographic icon.
200-ft Vertical Clearance
Naval vessel passage
Maximum 200 ft vertical clearance allows aircraft carriers and amphibious ships to enter San Diego Bay.
Coronado Spiral Approach
Dramatic descent
The Coronado-side approach spirals down — famously featured in films.
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Home of Navy SEALs
NAB Coronado at the south end of the island — major military traffic pattern.
Hotel del Coronado
Historic 1888 hotel
Iconic Hotel del Coronado at the south end of Coronado Island — major tourism destination.
Silver Strand
Coronado peninsula south
CA-75 continues south from Coronado across the Silver Strand to Imperial Beach (San Ysidro alternative).
Naval Air Station North Island
Carrier homeport
NAS North Island (NASNI) on the north end of Coronado — major aircraft carrier homeport.
When to Check Coronado Bridge Cameras
Coronado Bridge Peak Traffic Windows
- Weekday AM (San Diego-bound) — Coronado residents commute to downtown SD
- Weekday PM (Coronado-bound) — Return to Coronado + Naval Base shift changes
- Weekend beach tourism — Coronado Beach + Hotel del Coronado draw weekend crowds
- Summer tourism peak (Jun-Aug) — Peak annual visitation
- San Diego cruise days — Port of San Diego cruise ships often visible from bridge
- Comic-Con International (July) — Major downtown SD event
- Pacific Beach / Coronado events — Local events drive weekend spikes
- Navy events + ceremonies — Navy events at NAB Coronado or NAS North Island
- Padres home games (Petco Park) — Game-day downtown traffic
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Check CA-75 San Diego-Coronado Bridge conditions and I-5 approach — free, 24/7, no sign-up.
VIEW CORONADO BRIDGE CAMERAS →Pro Tip: Coronado Bridge + Ferry + Silver Strand
Three ways to reach Coronado Island:
- Coronado Bridge (this page) — CA-75 from I-5 Exit 15B. 5-min drive across the bridge. Free since 2002.
- San Diego-Coronado Ferry — historic ferry from Broadway Pier to Coronado Ferry Landing. 15-min crossing. Unique perspective.
- CA-75 Silver Strand — from Imperial Beach north along the narrow peninsula (Silver Strand State Beach). Longer but scenic route from the south.
For fly-in travelers: SAN airport is ~5 miles from the bridge — 10-min Uber to Hotel del Coronado.
For Mexico border crossings: I-5 south to San Ysidro or CA-75 via Silver Strand to Imperial Beach, then CA-75 to San Ysidro.
For San Diego travelers, see our California traffic cameras guide, San Diego traffic cameras guide, SAN San Diego airport guide, Port of San Diego cruise guide, San Ysidro border guide, Otay Mesa border guide, California beach cams guide, Disneyland guide, LAX airport guide, and I-5 corridor guide.
Track Coronado Bridge Traffic
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VIEW CORONADO BRIDGE CAMERAS →Is the Coronado Bridge tolled?
No — toll-free since June 27, 2002. The bridge was tolled from its 1969 opening through 2002 to pay off construction bonds; when bonds were retired, the toll was removed.
When did the Coronado Bridge open?
August 3, 1969. The 2.1-mile cable-stayed bridge replaced ferry-only access to Coronado Island.
Why does the Coronado Bridge have a 90-degree curve?
Two reasons. Design aesthetic (the curve is a signature visual element), and more practically, extra navigation clearance — the curve's geometry helps provide the 200-foot vertical clearance needed for Naval vessels entering San Diego Bay.
Are Coronado Bridge cameras free to view?
Yes. Every camera on TrafficVision.Live is free with no account required.
How do I get to Coronado from San Diego Airport?
~5 miles via I-5 south to Exit 15B to CA-75 west across the Coronado Bridge. Approximately 10-15 minutes in normal traffic.
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