MISSION GORGE RD
Carrying MISSION GORGE RD over FORESTER CREEK
0.7MI W/O CUYAMACA ST, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MISSION GORGE RD
The MISSION GORGE RD bridge in San Diego, California carries MISSION GORGE RD over FORESTER CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 60.0 meters (197 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,997 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MISSION GORGE RD 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
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 60.0 m (197 ft)
- Deck Width
- 31.2 m (102 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,997 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0166
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
MISSION GORGE RD 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 MISSION GORGE RD 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 MISSION GORGE RD?
MISSION GORGE RD in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MISSION GORGE RD inspected?
MISSION GORGE RD'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 10,997 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MISSION GORGE RD 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 MISSION GORGE RD?
MISSION GORGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MISSION GORGE RD?
MISSION GORGE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MISSION GORGE RD and does age affect safety?
MISSION GORGE RD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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