US Bridges

Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk

Fair

San Diego County, California · .3 MI NE of Stuart Mesa R · Structure no. 2CA0008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2004 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,904 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLas Pulgas Road
CrossesPiedra De LA Lumbre Crk
Location.3 MI NE of Stuart Mesa R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.30497, -117.45319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2004)
Projected traffic5,904 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$69,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Las Pulgas Road over Piedra De LA Lumbre Crk?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.