San Diegans, did you know that 10 of the city's 136 bridges are rated in 'poor' condition? That rating doesn't mean they're unsafe, Mayor Todd Gloria says, but experts say repairs should still be a high priority.
While most bridges are inspected every two years, bridges in poor condition may be examined more often. Newer bridges may be inspected at longer intervals.
On Thursday, Gloria gathered with state and federal transportation officials to announce an additional $24 million in federal money slated to make improvements to the Palm Avenue bridge that crosses Interstate 805 in Otay Mesa. That’s planned to not only strengthen the substructure against seismic disturbance but also make it more vehicle and pedestrian-friendly.
Federal highway administrators and San Diego city officials say none of these recent bridge projects would be possible without the $18.4 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which Congress passed back in November 2021. More than half of the federal funding up for grabs will be spent in California.
San Diego isn’t alone in its race to repair bridges. Nationally, Herrmann says over the last two inspection periods, many bridges fell from good to poor. That’s because many bridges only have a 50 year lifespan – meaning thousands of bridges built in the 70s are about to outlive their design. To address any deficiencies in the bridges, the City’s Street Division handles minor repair and maintenance work, which is covered by the maintenance portion of the Transnet budget. The City of San Diego allocates 30% of the Transnet fund it receives for infrastructure maintenance, including roads, bridges, streetlights, sidewalks, signals, and other transportation-related infrastructure.
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