US Bridges

State Route 94 over Waite Drive

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-8.77-LMGR · Structure no. 57 0305

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 over Waite Drive is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 94 over Waite Drive in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 68 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 147,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,000 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 94
CrossesWaite Drive
Location11-SD-094-8.77-LMGR
RouteState Highway 94
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.7452, -117.03456
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width154 ft (47 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,000 (2020)
Projected traffic178,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
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 94 over Waite Drive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is State Route 94 over Waite Drive 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 94 over Waite Drive carry?

About 147,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Waite Drive?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Waite Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.