Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD
FairSan Diego County, California · Just North of I-8 · Structure no. 57C0028
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 940 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 73 years old, older 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,257 by 2041. The structure is 940 ft (286.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD?
The structure is 940 ft (286.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Morena Blvd over San Diego Rvr Friars RD?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.