US Bridges

Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-067-R4.79 · Structure no. 57 0560K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,135 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinter GARDENS-S67
CrossesLos Coches Creek
Location11-SD-067-R4.79
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates32.85823, -116.93329
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,135 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches 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 Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Winter GARDENS-S67 over Los Coches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.