US Bridges

Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-R10.84-SD · Structure no. 57 0902

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi 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 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 28,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,957 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKearny Villa Road
CrossesRoute 163 S163-KEARNY Vi
Location11-SD-163-R10.84-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.85534, -117.11909
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,540 (2016)
Projected traffic33,957 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi built?

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

What condition is Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi carry?

About 28,540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Kearny Villa Road over Route 163 S163-KEARNY Vi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.