US Bridges

Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.65 MI S/O Pt. Loma Bl · Structure no. 57C0285

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,774 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVoltaire ST
CrossesNimitz Blvd
Location0.65 MI S/O Pt. Loma Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.74236, -117.23262
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic19,774 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Voltaire ST over Nimitz Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.