Waring Road over Alvarado Channel
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-000-0.00-SD · Structure no. 57 0478Y
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waring Road over Alvarado Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Waring Road over Alvarado Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,612 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waring Road over Alvarado Channel built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waring Road over Alvarado Channel 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 2022.
How much traffic does Waring Road over Alvarado Channel carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Waring Road over Alvarado Channel?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Waring Road over Alvarado Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.