US Bridges

Magnolia Ave over San Diego River

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.6M N/O Mission Gorge RD · Structure no. 57C0417

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
21,629
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Ave over San Diego River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Magnolia Ave over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 21,629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Ave
CrossesSan Diego River
Location0.6M N/O Mission Gorge RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.84707, -116.96932
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,629 (2016)
Projected traffic23,070 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Magnolia Ave over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Ave over San Diego River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Ave over San Diego River carry?

About 21,629 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Ave over San Diego River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Ave over San Diego River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.