US Bridges

State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-075-R20.49-SD · Structure no. 57 0857

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
7,826 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR is a steel orthotropic carrying State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 85,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,638 by 2046. The structure is 7,826 ft (2,385.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesState Route 75
CrossesSan Diego Bay Harbor DR
Location11-SD-075-R20.49-SD
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates32.68856, -117.16415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length7,826 ft (2,385.4 m)
Longest span660 ft (201.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,000 (2022)
Projected traffic103,638 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR carry?

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR?

The structure is 7,826 ft (2,385.4 m) long with a longest span of 660 ft (201.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 75 over San Diego Bay Harbor DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.