MESA GRANDE RD
Carrying MESA GRANDE RD over N FK SANTA YSABEL CREEK
250 FT W/O SR 79, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MESA GRANDE RD
The MESA GRANDE RD bridge in San Diego, California carries MESA GRANDE RD over N FK SANTA YSABEL CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 447 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MESA GRANDE RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 447 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0363
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MESA GRANDE RD 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MESA GRANDE RD?
MESA GRANDE RD in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MESA GRANDE RD inspected?
MESA GRANDE 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 447 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MESA GRANDE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MESA GRANDE RD?
MESA GRANDE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MESA GRANDE RD?
MESA GRANDE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MESA GRANDE RD and does age affect safety?
MESA GRANDE RD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.
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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