Channel Road over San Diego River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.17 MI N/O Mapleview ST · Structure no. 57C0699
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Channel Road over San Diego River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Channel Road over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2045. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Channel Road over San Diego River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Channel Road over San Diego 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Channel Road over San Diego River carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Channel Road over San Diego River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Channel Road over San Diego River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.