MAIN ST
Carrying MAIN ST over CHOLLAS CREEK
0.12M S/O 32ND ST, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAIN ST
The MAIN ST bridge in San Diego, California carries MAIN ST over CHOLLAS CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,545 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MAIN ST 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
- 1937
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 28.0 m (92 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,545 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
MAIN ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MAIN ST 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 MAIN ST?
MAIN ST in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAIN ST inspected?
MAIN ST'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 18,545 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAIN ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MAIN ST?
MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAIN ST?
MAIN ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
MAIN ST was built in 1937, making it 89 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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