US Bridges

Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.7MI E/O RTE 163 · Structure no. 57C0292

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,204
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 32,204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFriars RD
CrossesSan Diego Con CO Uc
Location0.7MI E/O RTE 163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.77464, -117.14984
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,204 (2020)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc 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 Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc carry?

About 32,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Friars RD over San Diego Con CO Uc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.