US Bridges

Riverford RD over San Diego River

Good

San Diego County, California · 300 Ft N/O SR-67 · Structure no. 57C0574

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverford RD over San Diego River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverford RD over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,721 by 2045. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverford RD
CrossesSan Diego River
Location300 Ft N/O SR-67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.85617, -116.94729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic19,721 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Riverford RD over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverford RD over San Diego 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Riverford RD over San Diego River carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverford RD over San Diego River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Riverford RD over San Diego River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.