US Bridges

Beyer Blvd over Otay River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.46 MI N/O Palm Ave · Structure no. 57C0157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,160
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beyer Blvd over Otay River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beyer Blvd over Otay River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 14,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,771 by 2046. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeyer Blvd
CrossesOtay River
Location0.46 MI N/O Palm Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.59033, -117.0727
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,160 (2024)
Projected traffic16,771 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beyer Blvd over Otay River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beyer Blvd over Otay River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Beyer Blvd over Otay River carry?

About 14,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beyer Blvd over Otay River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Beyer Blvd over Otay River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.