US Bridges

Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.5MI E/O Bonita Road · Structure no. 57C0776

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,407
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesSweetwater River Trib
Location0.5MI E/O Bonita Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.67112, -117.01399
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,407 (2016)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib carry?

About 4,407 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Sweetwater River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.