US Bridges

Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 250 Ft W/O SR 79 · Structure no. 57C0253

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
455 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood Glen LN
CrossesSweetwater River
Location250 Ft W/O SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.8366, -116.62156
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2016)
Projected traffic242 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Glen LN over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.