US Bridges

Japatul RD over Sweetwater River

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.6 MI E/O Tavern RD · Structure no. 57C0258

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,738
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Japatul RD over Sweetwater River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Japatul RD over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,334 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJapatul RD
CrossesSweetwater River
Location1.6 MI E/O Tavern RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.7999, -116.7497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,738 (2016)
Projected traffic3,334 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Japatul RD over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Japatul RD over Sweetwater River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Japatul RD over Sweetwater River carry?

About 2,738 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Japatul RD over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Japatul RD over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.