US Bridges

Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.1 Mile E of Basilone RD · Structure no. 2CA0010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2004 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed 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 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVado Del Rio Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.1 Mile E of Basilone RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.31767, -117.34815
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2004)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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$37,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Vado Del Rio Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.