US Bridges

Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street

PoorClosed to traffic

San Diego County, California · 0.8MI Sw/O RTE I-5 · Structure no. 57C0601

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPacific Terrace
CrossesCassidy Street
Location0.8MI Sw/O RTE I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.17346, -117.36501
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Terrace over Cassidy Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.