US Bridges

Avocado Blvd over State Route 94

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-R13.33 · Structure no. 57 0575

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avocado Blvd over State Route 94 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avocado Blvd 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 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,641 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvocado Blvd
CrossesState Route 94
Location11-SD-094-R13.33
RouteCity Street 0S136
Coordinates32.74489, -116.96442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2019)
Projected traffic31,641 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Avocado Blvd over State Route 94 built?

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

What condition is Avocado Blvd over State Route 94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Avocado Blvd over State Route 94 carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avocado Blvd over State Route 94?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Avocado Blvd over State Route 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.