US Bridges

Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-R12.73 · Structure no. 57 0574

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,188 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSweetwater Spr Blv
CrossesState Route 94
Location11-SD-094-R12.73
RouteCity Street 0S268
Coordinates32.74449, -116.97441
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2019)
Projected traffic42,188 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94 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 Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94 carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater Spr Blv over State Route 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.