Fourth Street over Paleta Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 3/4MI N of Recreation Way · Structure no. 1CA3102
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Fourth Street over Paleta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fourth Street over Paleta Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth Street over Paleta Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth Street over Paleta 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 Fourth Street over Paleta Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fourth Street over Paleta Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth Street over Paleta Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.