US Bridges

Puente DR over Castellana Road

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.18 MI E/O Crespo Drive · Structure no. 57C0466

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puente DR over Castellana Road is a concrete continuous frame carrying Puente DR over Castellana Road 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPuente DR
CrossesCastellana Road
Location0.18 MI E/O Crespo Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.84545, -117.25991
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Puente DR over Castellana Road built?

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

What condition is Puente DR over Castellana Road 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 Puente DR over Castellana Road carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Puente DR over Castellana Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Puente DR over Castellana Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.