US Bridges

Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-125-4.04 · Structure no. 57 1187L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 125 SB
CrossesOtay Lakes Road
Location11-SD-125-4.04
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates32.64574, -116.97097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Route 125 SB over Otay Lakes Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.