US Bridges

Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway

Good

San Diego County, California · Pacific HWY & Barnett · Structure no. 57C0221

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,546
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway is a concrete frame carrying Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,546 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,705 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarnett Avenue
CrossesPacific Highway
LocationPacific HWY & Barnett
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74572, -117.19579
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,546 (2022)
Projected traffic22,705 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway built?

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

What condition is Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway carry?

About 21,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Barnett Avenue over Pacific Highway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.