US Bridges

W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.75MI N/O I-8 · Structure no. 57C0254

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,018 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW Mission Bay DR
CrossesIngraham Street
Location0.75MI N/O I-8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.76411, -117.2333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,018 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street 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 W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns W Mission Bay DR over Ingraham Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.