US Bridges

Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2MI S/O Friars RD · Structure no. 57C0576

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,650
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River is a concrete culvert carrying Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 47 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 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFashion Valley RD
CrossesSan Diego River
Location0.2MI S/O Friars RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.76426, -117.17006
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Fashion Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River carry?

About 10,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Fashion Valley RD over San Diego River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.