US Bridges

47th Street over State Route 94

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-4.63-SD · Structure no. 57 0298

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th Street over State Route 94 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47th Street over State Route 94 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,768 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries47th Street
CrossesState Route 94
Location11-SD-094-4.63-SD
RouteCity Street 0S133
Coordinates32.71838, -117.09358
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,768 by 2040
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 SystemNo

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 47th Street over State Route 94 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47th Street over State Route 94 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 47th Street over State Route 94 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 47th Street over State Route 94?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 47th Street over State Route 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.