US Bridges

State Route 125 over Panorama Drive

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-13.80-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0309

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 125 over Panorama Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 125 over Panorama Drive in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 273,293 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 125
CrossesPanorama Drive
Location11-SD-125-13.80-LMSA
RouteState Highway 125
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.75612, -117.00814
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,000 (2018)
Projected traffic273,293 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 125 over Panorama Drive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is State Route 125 over Panorama 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 125 over Panorama Drive carry?

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

How long is State Route 125 over Panorama Drive?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 125 over Panorama Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.