US Bridges

Mercy Court over Local Drainage

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San Diego County, California · Mercy Court over Local · Structure no. 2CA200S30

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Mercy Court over Local Drainage is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mercy Court over Local Drainage in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMercy Court
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationMercy Court over Local
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.22133, -117.39031
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercy Court over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercy Court over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mercy Court over Local Drainage carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Mercy Court over Local Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Mercy Court over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.