US Bridges

Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon

Fair

San Diego County, California · 450 Ft W/O Park Blvd · Structure no. 57C0648

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSpace Theater Way
CrossesPepper Canyon
Location450 Ft W/O Park Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.73023, -117.14768
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Space Theater Way over Pepper Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.