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San Diego County, CA · Structure #57 0514

STATE ROUTE 78

STATE ROUTE 78 in 11-Sd-078-12.42-Smcs, San Diego County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 152K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 78 over San Marcos Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
152K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
23.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE ROUTE 78
Crosses Over
San Marcos Creek
State
California
County
San Diego County
Location
11-Sd-078-12.42-Smcs
Year Built
1962
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
152,000
Lanes
8
Length
23.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
57 0514

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 78 is a 64-year-old bridge located 11-Sd-078-12.42-Smcs in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 78 over San Marcos Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 152K vehicles per day. Built in 1962, the structure spans 23.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

11-Sd-078-12.42-Smcs, San Diego County, California

33.136533, -117.172444

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE ROUTE 78 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

STATE ROUTE 78 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE ROUTE 78 carries approximately 152K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 23.2 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 78 in 11-Sd-078-12.42-Smcs, San Diego County, California.

Yes, STATE ROUTE 78 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

STATE ROUTE 78 is located 11-Sd-078-12.42-Smcs in San Diego County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 78 over San Marcos Creek. Its coordinates are 33.136533, -117.172444. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 78 carries STATE ROUTE 78 over San Marcos Creek. The bridge is 23.2 meters long and was built in 1962.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.