First Avenue over Maple Canyon Bridge Retrofit and Painting Project
Background
The First Avenue Bridge over Maple Canyon needs restoration, rehabilitation, painting, and seismic upgrades to prevent collapse during a catastrophic earthquake.
Description
The First Avenue Bridge over Maple Canyon was built in 1931 and is a steel truss arch bridge spanning over Maple Canyon. It has been certified as a historic structure by the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The proposed project provides for the seismic retrofit, rehabilitation of the bridge deck, removal of existing lead paint, installation of historical street lighting, utility relocation where necessary, and repainting the entire bridge structure to its original color. When the project is completed the bridge will satisfy the State of California criteria of “no collapse” during a seismic event.
Benefits
This project is in conformance with the Uptown Community Plan and City's General Plan.
Cost
The total project estimate is $12,700,000 which includes federal Highway Bridge Program funds.
Schedule
Construction started in November 2008 and the estimated completion date is February 2010.
Important Documents
Contact Us
If you would like to receive more information about this project, please e-mail us at
engineering@sandiego.gov.
