US Bridges

Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road

Fair

San Diego County, California · Gate 4 at Pacific Highway · Structure no. 2CA1047

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2037. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelleau Wood Ave.
CrossesMcdr Gate 4 Entry Road
LocationGate 4 at Pacific Highway
Coordinates32.74367, -117.19365
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Belleau Wood Ave. over Mcdr Gate 4 Entry Road?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.