Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R17.60-SD · Structure no. 57 0480K
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,212 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,767 by 2040. The structure is 2,212 ft (674.2 m) long and 38 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 Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts?
The structure is 2,212 ft (674.2 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sassafras ST SB over BNSF Lrt Kettner Sts?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.