University Avenue over State Route 163
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-2.61-SD · Structure no. 57 0085
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Avenue over State Route 163 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Avenue over State Route 163 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,658 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Avenue over State Route 163 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Avenue over State Route 163 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does University Avenue over State Route 163 carry?
About 28,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is University Avenue over State Route 163?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns University Avenue over State Route 163?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.