W MISSION BAY DR
Carrying W MISSION BAY DR over MISSION BAY CHANNEL
0.5MI E/O MISSION BLVD, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W MISSION BAY DR
The W MISSION BAY DR bridge in San Diego, California carries W MISSION BAY DR over MISSION BAY CHANNEL. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 362.1 meters (1188 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,200 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W MISSION BAY DR 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
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 362.1 m (1188 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.0 m (82 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0426
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 W MISSION BAY DR 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 W MISSION BAY DR 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 W MISSION BAY DR?
W MISSION BAY DR in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W MISSION BAY DR inspected?
W MISSION BAY DR'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 18,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W MISSION BAY DR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W MISSION BAY DR?
W MISSION BAY DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W MISSION BAY DR?
W MISSION BAY DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W MISSION BAY DR and does age affect safety?
W MISSION BAY DR was built in 1972, making it 54 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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