Ward Road over San Diego River
GoodSan Diego County, California · 20FT N/O Camino Del Rio N · Structure no. 57C0472
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over San Diego River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ward Road over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over San Diego River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road over San Diego 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ward Road over San Diego River carry?
About 9,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over San Diego River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over San Diego River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.