VISTA VILLAGE-W78
Carrying VISTA VILLAGE-W78 over BUENA VISTA CREEK
11-SD-078-6.14-VSTA, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VISTA VILLAGE-W78
The VISTA VILLAGE-W78 bridge in San Diego, California carries VISTA VILLAGE-W78 over BUENA VISTA CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 77.1 meters (253 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VISTA VILLAGE-W78 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
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 77.1 m (253 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57 0515K
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VISTA VILLAGE-W78 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
- Compare VISTA VILLAGE-W78 against other structures in San Diego and across California. California bridges
- 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
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VISTA VILLAGE-W78?
VISTA VILLAGE-W78 in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VISTA VILLAGE-W78 inspected?
VISTA VILLAGE-W78'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 8,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VISTA VILLAGE-W78 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 VISTA VILLAGE-W78?
VISTA VILLAGE-W78 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VISTA VILLAGE-W78?
VISTA VILLAGE-W78 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is VISTA VILLAGE-W78 and does age affect safety?
VISTA VILLAGE-W78 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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