US Bridges

Qualcomm Way over San Diego River

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2MI N/O Route I-8 · Structure no. 57C0594

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
39,298
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Qualcomm Way over San Diego River is a concrete culvert carrying Qualcomm Way over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 39,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQualcomm Way
CrossesSan Diego River
Location0.2MI N/O Route I-8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.77316, -117.1402
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,298 (2020)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Qualcomm Way over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Qualcomm Way 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 Qualcomm Way over San Diego River carry?

About 39,298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Qualcomm Way over San Diego River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Qualcomm Way over San Diego River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.