University Ave over Washington Street
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.7 MI N/O RTE 5 · Structure no. 57C0079
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Ave over Washington Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Ave over Washington Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,921 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 University Ave over Washington Street built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is University Ave over Washington 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does University Ave over Washington Street carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is University Ave over Washington Street?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns University Ave over Washington Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.