US Bridges

Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 100 Ft S/O River Drive · Structure no. 57C0717

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesViejas Boulevard
CrossesSweetwater River
Location100 Ft S/O River Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.85787, -116.61411
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic457 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Viejas Boulevard over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.