US Bridges

Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-27.20 · Structure no. 57 0075

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,173 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesAqua Tibia Bridge
CrossesAqua Tibia Creek
Location11-SD-076-27.20
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.34554, -117.02326
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2015)
Projected traffic14,173 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Aqua Tibia Bridge over Aqua Tibia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.