Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Federal Blvd · Structure no. 57C0663
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 407 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,961
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,961 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek carry?
About 10,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Fairmount Ave over Chollas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.