US Bridges

LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

San Diego County, California · 150FT E/O Coast HWY 101 · Structure no. 57C0316

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,781
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,087 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Costa Ave
CrossesNctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location150FT E/O Coast HWY 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.08279, -117.30826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,781 (2020)
Projected traffic14,087 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 11,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA Costa Ave over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.