US Bridges

Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary

Good

San Diego County, California · 60 Ft E/O Third Ave · Structure no. 57C0509

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,404
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 16,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,694 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Ave
CrossesOtay River Tributary
Location60 Ft E/O Third Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.60167, -117.06425
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,404 (2023)
Projected traffic17,694 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary carry?

About 16,404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Ave over Otay River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.