State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-6.15-VSTA · Structure no. 57 0515
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 150,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,607 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 over Buena Vista 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 150,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.