US Bridges

State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-28.50 · Structure no. 57 0113

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,652 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesState Route 94
CrossesDulzura Creek
Location11-SD-094-28.50
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.64241, -116.77807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic10,652 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 over Dulzura Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 94 over Dulzura 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 2023.

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

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.