Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek
FairPosted for loadSan Diego County, California · .6 MI SE of Las Pulgas RD · Structure no. 2CA0013
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,750
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stuart Mesa 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 Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek carry?
About 4,750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Stuart Mesa Road over Las Pulgas Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.