US Bridges

Heritage Road over Otay River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 200 Ft S/O Main St. · Structure no. 57C0670

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,088
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Road over Otay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heritage Road over Otay River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 32 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 10,088 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,303 by 2047. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Road
CrossesOtay River
Location200 Ft S/O Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.59223, -117.0051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,088 (2019)
Projected traffic13,303 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Heritage Road over Otay River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Heritage Road over Otay River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Heritage Road over Otay River carry?

About 10,088 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Road over Otay River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Road over Otay River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.