US Bridges

State Route 67 over Prairie Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-067-22.26 · Structure no. 57 0160

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 67 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 67 over Prairie Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,431 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 67
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location11-SD-067-22.26
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates33.02231, -116.89685
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2018)
Projected traffic35,431 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 67 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is State Route 67 over Prairie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 67 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 67 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 67 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.