Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.46MI S/O Sea World DR · Structure no. 57C0239
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 938 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,437
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 6,437 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2041. The structure is 938 ft (285.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD 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 Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD carry?
About 6,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD?
The structure is 938 ft (285.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pacific HWY over San Diego Riv Friars RD?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.