US Bridges

State Route 78 over Sycamore Ave

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-9.08-VSTA · Structure no. 57 0402

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over Sycamore Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 78 over Sycamore Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,607 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 78
CrossesSycamore Ave
Location11-SD-078-9.08-VSTA
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.16704, -117.21464
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,000 (2020)
Projected traffic218,607 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sycamore Ave built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 78 over Sycamore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over Sycamore Ave carry?

About 154,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 over Sycamore Ave?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 over Sycamore Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.