US Bridges

Wakarusa Street over Route 125

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-18.33-LMSA · Structure no. 57 0985

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wakarusa Street over Route 125 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wakarusa Street over Route 125 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWakarusa Street
CrossesRoute 125
Location11-SD-125-18.33-LMSA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.78221, -117.00553
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2020)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wakarusa Street over Route 125 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wakarusa Street over Route 125 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 Wakarusa Street over Route 125 carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wakarusa Street over Route 125?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wakarusa Street over Route 125?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.