US Bridges

S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.17MI W/O Fairmount Ave · Structure no. 57C0711

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River is a steel culvert carrying S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.Diego Mission RD
CrossesSan Diego River
Location0.17MI W/O Fairmount Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.78361, -117.10429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2020)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Diego Mission RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns S.Diego Mission RD over San Diego River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.