Civic Center Drive over State Route 78
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-6.94-VSTA · Structure no. 57 0400
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Civic Center Drive over State Route 78 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Civic Center Drive over State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,908 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Civic Center Drive over State Route 78 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Civic Center Drive over State Route 78 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 2021.
How much traffic does Civic Center Drive over State Route 78 carry?
About 28,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Civic Center Drive over State Route 78?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Civic Center Drive over State Route 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.