Emerald DR over State Route 78
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-4.38-VSTA · Structure no. 57 0768
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerald DR over State Route 78 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerald DR over State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerald DR over State Route 78 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Emerald DR over State Route 78 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 Emerald DR over State Route 78 carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Emerald DR over State Route 78?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns Emerald DR over State Route 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.