US Bridges

Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.7MI N/O SR 163 · Structure no. 57C0544

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,332
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 19,332 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,672 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKearny Villa RD
CrossesLinda Vista Wash
Location1.7MI N/O SR 163
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.87991, -117.11611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,332 (2016)
Projected traffic20,672 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Linda Vista Wash built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash 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 Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash carry?

About 19,332 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Kearny Villa RD over Linda Vista Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.