US Bridges

First Ave over Maple Canyon

Good

San Diego County, California · 2.5 Blks N/O Laurel ST · Structure no. 57C0416

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,765
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Ave over Maple Canyon is a steel truss - deck carrying First Ave over Maple Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,724 by 2044. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Ave
CrossesMaple Canyon
Location2.5 Blks N/O Laurel ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.73428, -117.16391
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,765 (2022)
Projected traffic6,724 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Ave over Maple Canyon built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Ave over Maple Canyon 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 First Ave over Maple Canyon carry?

About 5,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is First Ave over Maple Canyon?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns First Ave over Maple Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.