US Bridges

Kelton Road over State Route 94

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-5.79-SD · Structure no. 57 0300

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,980
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelton Road over State Route 94 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kelton Road over State Route 94 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKelton Road
CrossesState Route 94
Location11-SD-094-5.79-SD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.7237, -117.07623
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,980 (2016)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelton Road over State Route 94 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelton Road 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 Kelton Road over State Route 94 carry?

About 6,980 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kelton Road over State Route 94?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kelton Road over State Route 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.