US Bridges

State Route 94 EB over College Avenue

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-7.76-LMGR · Structure no. 57 0302R

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 EB over College Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 94 EB over College Avenue in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,581 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 94 EB
CrossesCollege Avenue
Location11-SD-094-7.76-LMGR
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.74162, -117.05057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2016)
Projected traffic84,581 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 94 EB over College Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is State Route 94 EB over College Avenue 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 State Route 94 EB over College Avenue carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 EB over College Avenue?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 EB over College Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.