US Bridges

State Route 76 over Gomez Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-22.23 · Structure no. 57 0158

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Gomez Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 76 over Gomez Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,173 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesGomez Creek
Location11-SD-076-22.23
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.36428, -117.09907
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2015)
Projected traffic14,173 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 76 over Gomez Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 76 over Gomez 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 76 over Gomez Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Gomez Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Gomez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.