State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-69.91 · Structure no. 57 0095
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 78 over San Felipe 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,144 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 over San Felipe 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.