US Bridges

Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.45M N/O El Norte Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0409R

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentre City Pkwy
CrossesReidy Creek
Location0.45M N/O El Norte Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.14624, -117.09332
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Centre City Pkwy over Reidy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.