US Bridges

Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.42 MI N/O Bonita RD · Structure no. 57C0571

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater 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 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,514 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlaza Bonita RD
CrossesSweetwater River
Location0.42 MI N/O Bonita RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.65028, -117.06331
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2017)
Projected traffic23,514 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River built?

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

What condition is Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza Bonita RD over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.