Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-29.46 · Structure no. 57 0077
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,865 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Pauma Creek Bridge over Pauma Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.