US Bridges

Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek

Good

San Bernardino County, California · 0.1 MI N Valley of Falls · Structure no. 54C0668

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTorrey Pines Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 MI N Valley of Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.08894, -116.92484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2015)
Projected traffic931 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Torrey Pines Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.