State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-R16.66-ESD · Structure no. 57 0506L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,973 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street carry?
About 44,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 WB over Metcalf Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.