US Bridges

Lexington Ave over Washington Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 100FT E/O Lincoln Ave · Structure no. 57C0491

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Ave over Washington Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lexington Ave over Washington Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,608 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Ave
CrossesWashington Channel
Location100FT E/O Lincoln Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.79264, -116.95317
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2016)
Projected traffic6,608 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Ave over Washington Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Ave over Washington Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington Ave over Washington Channel carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Ave over Washington Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Ave over Washington Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.