Balboa Ave over State Route 163
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-8.01-SD · Structure no. 57 0858
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balboa Ave over State Route 163 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balboa Ave over State Route 163 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 43,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,798 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Balboa Ave over State Route 163 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balboa Ave over State Route 163 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 Balboa Ave over State Route 163 carry?
About 43,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Balboa Ave over State Route 163?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.9 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns Balboa Ave over State Route 163?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.