US Bridges

Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.16 W/O I 5 · Structure no. 57C0218

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
574 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,355 by 2044. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPacific HWY
CrossesBNSF & Washington Street
Location0.16 W/O I 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74038, -117.18405
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2022)
Projected traffic97,355 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific HWY over BNSF & 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 Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific HWY over BNSF & Washington Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.