US Bridges

Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1 Mile E of Las Pulgas · Structure no. 2CA0009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,150
2004 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,780 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBasilone Road
CrossesLas Pulgas Creek
Location0.1 Mile E of Las Pulgas
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.34772, -117.40392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2004)
Projected traffic9,780 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$115,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek 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 Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Basilone Road over Las Pulgas Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.