San Diego–Coronado Bridge

The San Diego-Coronado Bridge connects San Diego with Coronado through a 3407-meter span across the bay with a curved design reaching 61 meters high.

The bridge opened on August 3, 1969, with a toll system for entering Coronado, which remained operational until 2002 when it became the last Southern California bridge to end tolling.

The bridge serves as a fundamental element of the San Diego Bay landscape, representing the connection between the urban center and the Coronado peninsula.

The five-lane concrete structure allows military vessels to pass underneath, particularly accommodating the nearby Naval Base San Diego's aircraft carriers.

The bridge rises at a 4.67 percent grade before making an 80-degree turn, incorporating the longest box girder span in bridge construction.

Location: California

Inception: August 3, 1969

Official opening: August 3, 1969

Length: 3,407 m

Made from material: prestressed concrete

GPS coordinates: 32.68650,-117.15830

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:28