US Bridges

Grove Street over State Route 94

Poor

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-9.26-LMGR · Structure no. 57 0322

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over State Route 94 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grove Street over State Route 94 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesState Route 94
Location11-SD-094-9.26-LMGR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74713, -117.02663
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2020)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2041
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 Grove Street over State Route 94 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Grove Street over State Route 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Street over State Route 94 carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over State Route 94?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over State Route 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.