US Bridges

Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 620 Ft S/O Woodside Ave · Structure no. 57C0735

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,825
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWinter Gardens Bl
CrossesSan Diego River Trib
Location620 Ft S/O Woodside Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.85426, -116.93105
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,825 (2015)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib carry?

About 12,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Gardens Bl over San Diego River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.