US Bridges

Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1MI N/O Chp Station · Structure no. 57C0225

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2041. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAnna Ave
CrossesCudahy Channel
Location0.1MI N/O Chp Station
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.76588, -117.20469
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel 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 Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Anna Ave over Cudahy Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.