US Bridges

Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R20.88-SD · Structure no. 57 0051K

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,851 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTecolote CR Off-Ra
CrossesTecolote Creek
Location11-SD-005-R20.88-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.77069, -117.2073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic17,851 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tecolote CR Off-Ra over Tecolote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.