Friars RD over Qualcomm Way
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.3 MI W/O I-805 · Structure no. 57C0293
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,204
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friars RD over Qualcomm Way is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Friars RD over Qualcomm Way in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1968, 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friars RD over Qualcomm Way built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friars RD over Qualcomm Way 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 Qualcomm Way carry?
About 32,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Friars RD over Qualcomm Way?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Friars RD over Qualcomm Way?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.