US Bridges

State Route 94 over Sweetwater River

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-15.27 · Structure no. 57 0962

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
489 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 94 over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,367 by 2041. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesState Route 94
CrossesSweetwater River
Location11-SD-094-15.27
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.73334, -116.94046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2019)
Projected traffic26,367 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 94 over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 94 over Sweetwater River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 94 over Sweetwater River carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.