US Bridges

State Route 94 WB over Chollas Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-3.36-SD · Structure no. 57 0107L

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 WB over Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 94 WB over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 71,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,463 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 94 WB
CrossesChollas Creek
Location11-SD-094-3.36-SD
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.71756, -117.11512
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,500 (2016)
Projected traffic122,463 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 94 WB over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 94 WB over Chollas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 94 WB over Chollas Creek carry?

About 71,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 WB over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 WB over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.