US Bridges

Pacific HWY over Witherby Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.6 MI N/O Washington St. · Structure no. 57C0220

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific HWY over Witherby Street is a concrete frame carrying Pacific HWY over Witherby Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 78,133 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPacific HWY
CrossesWitherby Street
Location0.6 MI N/O Washington St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74453, -117.19364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2022)
Projected traffic78,133 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Witherby Street built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific HWY over Witherby 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 Witherby Street carry?

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

How long is Pacific HWY over Witherby Street?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific HWY over Witherby Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.