State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-72.92 · Structure no. 57 0096
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,592 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 over San Felipe 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 Felipe Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.