Nordahl Road over State Route 78
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-15.49 · Structure no. 57 1220
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nordahl Road over State Route 78 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nordahl Road over State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nordahl Road over State Route 78 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nordahl Road 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 Nordahl Road over State Route 78 carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nordahl Road over State Route 78?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Nordahl Road over State Route 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.