US Bridges

Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.25 M E/O I-5 · Structure no. 57C0763R

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
454 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,497
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,497 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,695 by 2040. The structure is 454 ft (138.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCannon Road E/B
CrossesMacario Canyon
Location1.25 M E/O I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.1374, -117.3092
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length454 ft (138.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,497 (2017)
Projected traffic12,695 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon carry?

About 9,497 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon?

The structure is 454 ft (138.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon Road E/B over Macario Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.