US Bridges

Main St. over Otay River Tributary

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.13MI E/O 4th Ave. · Structure no. 57C0849

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Otay River Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Main St. over Otay River Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,700 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain St.
CrossesOtay River Tributary
Location0.13MI E/O 4th Ave.
Coordinates32.59466, -117.06676
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,800 (2020)
Projected traffic67,700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Otay River Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. over Otay River Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. over Otay River Tributary carry?

About 37,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main St. over Otay River Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Otay River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.