SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD
Carrying SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD over SAN DIEGO RIVER
150FT N/O RTE 8, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD
The SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD bridge in San Diego, California carries SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD over SAN DIEGO RIVER. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 350.5 meters (1150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40,000 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 36.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 350.5 m (1150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.4 m (77 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0287
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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD 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 SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD 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 SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD?
SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD inspected?
SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD'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 40,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD 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 SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD?
SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD?
SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD and does age affect safety?
SUNSET CLIFFS BLVD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
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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