US Bridges

State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-21.92-SNT · Structure no. 57 1024L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,279 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 125 SB
CrossesProspect Avenue
Location11-SD-125-21.92-SNT
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.83306, -117.00335
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic32,279 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 125 SB over Prospect Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.