US Bridges

State Route 67 over San Diego River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-067-R5.85 · Structure no. 57 0936

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,065 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 67 over San Diego River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 67 over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,080 by 2045. The structure is 1,065 ft (324.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 67
CrossesSan Diego River
Location11-SD-067-R5.85
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates32.86814, -116.92281
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,065 ft (324.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2018)
Projected traffic41,080 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 67 over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 67 over San Diego River 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 67 over San Diego River carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 67 over San Diego River?

The structure is 1,065 ft (324.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 67 over San Diego River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.