US Bridges

Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-7.17-SD · Structure no. 57 0675

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,350 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAero Drive
CrossesRoute 163 & Conn Ramps
Location11-SD-163-7.17-SD
RouteCity Street 0S329
Coordinates32.81073, -117.15272
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,700 (2016)
Projected traffic42,350 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn 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 Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps carry?

About 31,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Aero Drive over Route 163 & Conn Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.