US Bridges

Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-8.81-SD · Structure no. 57 0510

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,078 by 2045. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClairemont Mesa EB
CrossesState Route 163 & Ramps
Location11-SD-163-8.81-SD
RouteCity Street 0S323
Coordinates32.83228, -117.14146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2016)
Projected traffic27,078 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Clairemont Mesa EB over State Route 163 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.