US Bridges

E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-6.12-VSTA · Structure no. 57 0515S

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,096 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE78-VISTA Village
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location11-SD-078-6.12-VSTA
RouteState Highway 78
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.19459, -117.25153
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic13,096 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E78-VISTA Village 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 E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E78-VISTA Village over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.