US Bridges

Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage

Good

San Diego County, California · 175 Ft S/O of J ST · Structure no. 57C0660

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,732 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Boulevard
CrossesCentral Drainage
Location175 Ft S/O of J ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.62121, -117.09432
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,732 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Boulevard over Central Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.