US Bridges

State Route 163 over Genesee Ave

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-5.79-SD · Structure no. 57 0339

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 163 over Genesee Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 163 over Genesee Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 69 years old, older 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 148,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 276,461 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 163
CrossesGenesee Ave
Location11-SD-163-5.79-SD
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates32.79162, -117.15874
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width187 ft (56.9 m)
Roadway width180 ft (55 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,000 (2016)
Projected traffic276,461 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
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 163 over Genesee Ave built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Route 163 over Genesee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 163 over Genesee Ave carry?

About 148,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 163 over Genesee Ave?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 163 over Genesee Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.