US Bridges

State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-14.24-SMCS · Structure no. 57 0389

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 138,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,607 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 78
CrossesWoodland Parkway
Location11-SD-078-14.24-SMCS
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.13858, -117.14133
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2020)
Projected traffic218,607 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 78 over Woodland Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 over Woodland Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.