US Bridges

State Route 67 over Forester Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-067-R0.09-ECJ · Structure no. 57 0084

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 67 over Forester Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 67 over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 69 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,000 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 67
CrossesForester Creek
Location11-SD-067-R0.09-ECJ
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates32.80438, -116.96217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic89,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 67 over Forester Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is State Route 67 over Forester 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 State Route 67 over Forester Creek carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 67 over Forester Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 67 over Forester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.