STUART MESA ROAD
Carrying STUART MESA ROAD over LAS PULGAS CREEK
.6 MI SE OF LAS PULGAS RD, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STUART MESA ROAD
The STUART MESA ROAD bridge in San Diego, California carries STUART MESA ROAD over LAS PULGAS CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.9 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STUART MESA ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 23.9 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Army
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2CA0013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STUART MESA ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STUART MESA ROAD?
STUART MESA ROAD in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STUART MESA ROAD inspected?
STUART MESA ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STUART MESA ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STUART MESA ROAD?
STUART MESA ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STUART MESA ROAD?
STUART MESA ROAD is owned and maintained by Army.
How old is STUART MESA ROAD and does age affect safety?
STUART MESA ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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