US Bridges

State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-23.00-SD · Structure no. 57 0081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 78
CrossesSan Pasqual Valley Creek
Location11-SD-078-23.00-SD
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.09887, -117.01782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2014)
Projected traffic26,193 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 78 over San Pasqual Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.