US Bridges

State Route 76 over Bompas Wash Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-24.30 · Structure no. 57 0209

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Bompas Wash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 76 over Bompas Wash Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1938, 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,173 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesBompas Wash Creek
Location11-SD-076-24.30
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.36411, -117.06343
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2015)
Projected traffic14,173 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Bompas Wash Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 76 over Bompas Wash 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 Bompas Wash Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Bompas Wash Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Bompas Wash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.