US Bridges

State Route 78 over College Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-3.32-OCN · Structure no. 57 0629

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over College Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 78 over College Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 127,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,205 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 78
CrossesCollege Blvd
Location11-SD-078-3.32-OCN
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.18318, -117.29644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,000 (2014)
Projected traffic194,205 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 78 over College Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 78 over College Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over College Blvd carry?

About 127,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 over College Blvd?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 over College Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.