US Bridges

Ashwood ST over San Diego River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.66 MI N/O Maple View · Structure no. 57C0550

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashwood ST over San Diego River is a steel culvert carrying Ashwood ST over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAshwood ST
CrossesSan Diego River
Location0.66 MI N/O Maple View
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.87192, -116.91373
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,262 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ashwood ST over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashwood ST over San Diego River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ashwood ST over San Diego River carry?

About 13,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ashwood ST over San Diego River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Ashwood ST over San Diego River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.