US Bridges

Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.92MI N/O SR163 · Structure no. 57C0543

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,560
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 76 years old, older 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 23,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,869 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKearny Villa RD
CrossesSan Clemente Canyon
Location0.92MI N/O SR163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.86882, -117.11641
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,560 (2016)
Projected traffic34,869 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon carry?

About 23,560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Kearny Villa RD over San Clemente Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.