US Bridges

State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-2.98-SD · Structure no. 57 0222

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,372 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 163
Crosses6th AVE-N163 on Ramp
Location11-SD-163-2.98-SD
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates32.75321, -117.15767
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,000 (2016)
Projected traffic221,372 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp 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 State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 163 over 6th AVE-N163 on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.