US Bridges

Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-000-0.00-SD · Structure no. 57 0880L

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,730 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBalboa Ave WB
CrossesMurphy Canyon RD
Location11-SD-000-0.00-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.82274, -117.11914
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2020)
Projected traffic23,730 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Balboa Ave WB over Murphy Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.