US Bridges

Mariposa Street over State Route 125

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-14.12-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0310

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa Street over State Route 125 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mariposa Street over State Route 125 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMariposa Street
CrossesState Route 125
Location11-SD-125-14.12-LMSA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.75969, -117.0044
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2042
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 Mariposa Street over State Route 125 built?

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

What condition is Mariposa Street over State Route 125 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 Mariposa Street over State Route 125 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa Street over State Route 125?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa Street over State Route 125?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.