US Bridges

70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-000-0.00 · Structure no. 57 1092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,018 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries70th Street
CrossesMtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR
Location11-SD-000-0.00
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.77356, -117.04627
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2014)
Projected traffic26,018 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does 70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 70th Street over Mtdb Lrt & Sdiv RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.