SWEETWATER SPR BLV
Carrying SWEETWATER SPR BLV over STATE ROUTE 94
11-SD-094-R12.73, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SWEETWATER SPR BLV
The SWEETWATER SPR BLV bridge in San Diego, California carries SWEETWATER SPR BLV over STATE ROUTE 94. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 68,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SWEETWATER SPR BLV compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 68,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57 0574
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SWEETWATER SPR BLV 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 SWEETWATER SPR BLV 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 SWEETWATER SPR BLV?
SWEETWATER SPR BLV in San Diego, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SWEETWATER SPR BLV inspected?
SWEETWATER SPR BLV'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 68,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SWEETWATER SPR BLV is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SWEETWATER SPR BLV?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SWEETWATER SPR BLV.
Who is responsible for maintaining SWEETWATER SPR BLV?
Ownership is not specified for SWEETWATER SPR BLV in the NBI.
How old is SWEETWATER SPR BLV and does age affect safety?
SWEETWATER SPR BLV 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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