US Bridges

State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-24.66 · Structure no. 57 0241

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2019 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 1947, so it is 78 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,820 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesState Route 94
CrossesDulzura Creek
Location11-SD-094-24.66
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.6685, -116.82415
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2019)
Projected traffic15,820 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 1947, making it 78 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 (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Dulzura Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.