40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.17 MI S/O Natl Blvd · Structure no. 57C0434
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying 40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,339 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 40th ST over South Branch Chollas Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.