LAWRENCE WELK DR
Carrying LAWRENCE WELK DR over SOUTH FORK MOOSA CREEK
250 FT E/O CHAMPAGNE BLVD, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAWRENCE WELK DR
The LAWRENCE WELK DR bridge in San Diego, California carries LAWRENCE WELK DR over SOUTH FORK MOOSA CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,625 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAWRENCE WELK DR 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 1978
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 29.6 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,625 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0511
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAWRENCE WELK 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 LAWRENCE WELK DR against other structures in San Diego and across California. California bridges
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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 LAWRENCE WELK DR?
LAWRENCE WELK DR in San Diego, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAWRENCE WELK DR inspected?
LAWRENCE WELK 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 2,625 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAWRENCE WELK 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 LAWRENCE WELK DR?
LAWRENCE WELK DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAWRENCE WELK DR?
LAWRENCE WELK DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LAWRENCE WELK DR and does age affect safety?
LAWRENCE WELK DR was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.
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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