US Bridges

Division Street over Paleta Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1/4MI N of Recreation Way · Structure no. 1CA3103

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Division Street over Paleta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Division 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDivision Street
CrossesPaleta Creek
Location1/4MI N of Recreation Way
Coordinates32.68177, -117.11275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Street over Paleta Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division 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 Division Street over Paleta Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division Street over Paleta Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Division Street over Paleta Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.