Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River
PoorSan Diego County, California · 150FT N/O RTE 8 · Structure no. 57C0287
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,150 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,833 by 2041. The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River?
The structure is 1,150 ft (350.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Cliffs Blvd over San Diego River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.