State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-079-49.90 · Structure no. 57 0014
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 79 over Chihuahua 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 79 over Chihuahua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.