US Bridges

Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.75MI N/O RTE 163 · Structure no. 57C0545

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,960
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,687 by 2045. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiramar Way
CrossesKearny Villa RD
Location1.75MI N/O RTE 163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.88049, -117.11705
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,960 (2016)
Projected traffic25,687 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD 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 Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD carry?

About 16,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Miramar Way over Kearny Villa RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.