US Bridges

State Route 125 over Spring Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-13.50 · Structure no. 57 0308

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 125 over Spring Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 125 over Spring Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 183,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 291,000 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 125
CrossesSpring Street
Location11-SD-125-13.50
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.75311, -117.01156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,000 (2018)
Projected traffic291,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 125 over Spring Street built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 125 over Spring Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 125 over Spring Street carry?

About 183,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 125 over Spring Street?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 125 over Spring Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.