US Bridges

San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · At San Mateo Gate · Structure no. 2CA0014

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSan Mateo Gate Byp
CrossesChristianitos Creek
LocationAt San Mateo Gate
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.42736, -117.56988
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2014)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos 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 San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns San Mateo Gate Byp over Christianitos Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.