US Bridges

Adams Ave over Texas Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.45M S/O Route I-8 · Structure no. 57C0077

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Ave over Texas Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Ave over Texas Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,573 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Ave
CrossesTexas Street
Location0.45M S/O Route I-8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.76276, -117.13946
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic9,573 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Adams Ave over Texas Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Ave over Texas Street 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 Adams Ave over Texas Street carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adams Ave over Texas Street?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Ave over Texas Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.