US Bridges

Georgia ST over University Ave

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.62 MI E/O SR 163 · Structure no. 57C0418

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,179
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia ST over University Ave is a concrete arch - deck carrying Georgia ST over University Ave in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 111 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 2,179 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGeorgia ST
CrossesUniversity Ave
Location0.62 MI E/O SR 163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74837, -117.14503
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,179 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgia ST over University Ave built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Georgia ST over University Ave 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 Georgia ST over University Ave carry?

About 2,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Georgia ST over University Ave?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia ST over University Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.