US Bridges

Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Nobel Dr. · Structure no. 57C0305

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,065 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Ave
CrossesMtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.4 MI S/O Nobel Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.86173, -117.21035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2016)
Projected traffic32,065 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Ave over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.