US Bridges

Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.35 MI W/O Route I-5 · Structure no. 57C0598

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 42 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,291 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoinsettia Lane
CrossesNctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.35 MI W/O Route I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.10213, -117.31636
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,291 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 2023.

How much traffic does Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Poinsettia Lane over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.