US Bridges

Vista Village DR over State Route 78

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-6.19-VSTA · Structure no. 57 1030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Village DR over State Route 78 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vista Village DR over State Route 78 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 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,937 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVista Village DR
CrossesState Route 78
Location11-SD-078-6.19-VSTA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.19485, -117.25009
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2014)
Projected traffic47,937 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Vista Village DR over State Route 78 built?

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

What condition is Vista Village DR over State Route 78 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vista Village DR over State Route 78 carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vista Village DR over State Route 78?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Village DR over State Route 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.