US Bridges

Hollister ST over Tijuana River

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.6 MI S/O Coronado Ave · Structure no. 57C0430

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
818 ft
43 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollister ST over Tijuana River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollister ST over Tijuana River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2046. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHollister ST
CrossesTijuana River
Location1.6 MI S/O Coronado Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.55082, -117.08406
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans43
Design loadHS 20
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2024)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hollister ST over Tijuana River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollister ST over Tijuana 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hollister ST over Tijuana River carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hollister ST over Tijuana River?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hollister ST over Tijuana River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.