US Bridges

State Route 94 over Rural Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-14.89 · Structure no. 57 0110

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 over Rural Creek is a concrete frame carrying State Route 94 over Rural Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 99 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,721 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 94
CrossesRural Creek
Location11-SD-094-14.89
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.73927, -116.94256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2017)
Projected traffic26,721 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 94 over Rural Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is State Route 94 over Rural 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 94 over Rural Creek carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Rural Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Rural Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.