US Bridges

Friars RD over Escala Apartment Village

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.2 MI E of Fenton Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0294

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,620
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friars RD over Escala Apartment Village is a concrete frame carrying Friars RD over Escala Apartment Village 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 6 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 34,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFriars RD
CrossesEscala Apartment Village
Location0.2 MI E of Fenton Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.78216, -117.13012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,620 (2020)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Escala Apartment Village built?

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

What condition is Friars RD over Escala Apartment Village 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 Escala Apartment Village carry?

About 34,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friars RD over Escala Apartment Village?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Friars RD over Escala Apartment Village?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.