Friars Road over Murray Canyon
GoodSan Diego County, California · 500FT E/O SR-163 · Structure no. 57C0233
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friars Road over Murray Canyon is a concrete slab carrying Friars Road over Murray Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,485 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 246 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friars Road over Murray Canyon built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friars Road over Murray Canyon 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Friars Road over Murray Canyon carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Friars Road over Murray Canyon?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 246 ft wide.
Who owns Friars Road over Murray Canyon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.