US Bridges

Famosa Blvd over Nimitz Blvd

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Pt. Loma Bl · Structure no. 57C0286

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,079
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Famosa Blvd over Nimitz Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying Famosa Blvd 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 16,079 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,814 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFamosa Blvd
CrossesNimitz Blvd
Location0.5 MI S/O Pt. Loma Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.74455, -117.23326
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,079 (2022)
Projected traffic20,814 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Famosa Blvd over Nimitz Blvd built?

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

What condition is Famosa Blvd 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 Famosa Blvd over Nimitz Blvd carry?

About 16,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Famosa Blvd over Nimitz Blvd?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Famosa Blvd over Nimitz Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.