State Route 79 over Samagatuma Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-079-0.12 · Structure no. 57 0055
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 79 over Samagatuma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 79 over Samagatuma Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 79 over Samagatuma Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 79 over Samagatuma 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 Samagatuma Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 79 over Samagatuma Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 79 over Samagatuma Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.