US Bridges

Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Soledad Ave · Structure no. 57C0465

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrespo DR
CrossesAl Bahr Drive
Location0.1 MI S/O Soledad Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84381, -117.26518
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Crespo DR over Al Bahr Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.