US Bridges

Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-9.04-LMGR · Structure no. 57 0796

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon Grove Avenue
CrossesSR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove
Location11-SD-094-9.04-LMGR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.74684, -117.03137
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 inspectionJune 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2020)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon Grove Avenue over SR 94 & W94-LEMON Grove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.