US Bridges

Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan

Good

San Diego County, California · .3 MI N/O Valley Parkway · Structure no. 57C0547

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAuto Parkway South
CrossesIndian SP Fld Cntrl Chan
Location.3 MI N/O Valley Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.11443, -117.10732
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2020)
Projected traffic12,825 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Auto Parkway South over Indian SP Fld Cntrl Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.