US Bridges

Frey Creek Bridge over Frey Creek

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San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-27.38 · Structure no. 57 0076

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frey Creek Bridge over Frey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Frey Creek Bridge over Frey 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,865 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFrey Creek Bridge
CrossesFrey Creek
Location11-SD-076-27.38
RouteState Highway 76
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.34345, -117.02151
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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 traffic13,865 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Frey Creek Bridge over Frey Creek built?

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

What condition is Frey Creek Bridge over Frey 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 2022.

How much traffic does Frey Creek Bridge over Frey Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frey Creek Bridge over Frey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frey Creek Bridge over Frey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.