US Bridges

El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt

Poor

San Diego County, California · 325FT E/O Baltimore Dr. · Structure no. 57C0097

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,212
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,605 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Cajon Blvd
CrossesSpring ST Sdiv RR Lrt
Location325FT E/O Baltimore Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.77011, -117.02383
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,212 (2016)
Projected traffic30,605 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt carry?

About 25,212 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns El Cajon Blvd over Spring ST Sdiv RR Lrt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.