US Bridges

Washington Street over State Route 163

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-2.75-SD · Structure no. 57 0220

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over State Route 163 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street 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 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 29,356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,418 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesState Route 163
Location11-SD-163-2.75-SD
RouteCity Street 0S125
Coordinates32.75019, -117.15589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,356 (2020)
Projected traffic48,418 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Washington Street over State Route 163 built?

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

What condition is Washington Street 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 Washington Street over State Route 163 carry?

About 29,356 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over State Route 163?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over State Route 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.