US Bridges

Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.2 MI E of I-805 · Structure no. 57C0075

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,580
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous slab carrying Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 50 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 60,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,689 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiramar RD
CrossesMtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location1.2 MI E of I-805
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.87788, -117.1746
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,580 (2015)
Projected traffic71,689 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 2023.

How much traffic does Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 60,580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Miramar RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.