US Bridges

Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1MI E/O West Hills Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0728

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
846 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,092 by 2041. The structure is 846 ft (258 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMast Blvd
CrossesSantee Lake #2
Location1MI E/O West Hills Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.84962, -117.00742
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length846 ft (258 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2016)
Projected traffic12,092 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2?

The structure is 846 ft (258 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Mast Blvd over Santee Lake #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.