US Bridges

State Route 125 over Lemon Ave

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-14.74-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0311R

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 125 over Lemon Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 125 over Lemon Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,500 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 125
CrossesLemon Ave
Location11-SD-125-14.74-LMSA
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.76808, -117.00186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,500 (2018)
Projected traffic133,500 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 125 over Lemon Ave built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 125 over Lemon Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 125 over Lemon Ave carry?

About 91,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 125 over Lemon Ave?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 125 over Lemon Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.