Friars RD over San Diego River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.7MI E/O I-5 · Structure no. 57C0175R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 576 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,362
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friars RD over San Diego River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friars RD over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 23,362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,619 by 2041. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friars RD over San Diego River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Friars RD over San Diego 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Friars RD over San Diego River carry?
About 23,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Friars RD over San Diego River?
The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Friars RD over San Diego River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.