US Bridges

Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.15MI N/O SR 163 · Structure no. 57C0542

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarris Plant RD
CrossesKearny Villa RD
Location0.15MI N/O SR 163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.86046, -117.11728
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Plant RD over Kearny Villa RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.