US Bridges

Robinson Avenue over State Route 163

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-2.49-SD · Structure no. 57 0219

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Avenue over State Route 163 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Robinson Avenue over State Route 163 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,519 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobinson Avenue
CrossesState Route 163
Location11-SD-163-2.49-SD
RouteCity Street 0S249
Coordinates32.7468, -117.15674
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2020)
Projected traffic21,519 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Avenue over State Route 163 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Avenue over State Route 163 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Robinson Avenue over State Route 163 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Avenue over State Route 163?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Avenue over State Route 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.