Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.2MI N/O Mission Gorge · Structure no. 57C0523
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,227
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 23,227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,090 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River carry?
About 23,227 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Carlton Hill Blvd over San Diego River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.