US Bridges

State Route 78 over Reidy Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-R17.23-ESD · Structure no. 57 0579

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 78 over Reidy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 78 over Reidy Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,770 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 78
CrossesReidy Creek
Location11-SD-078-R17.23-ESD
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates33.13042, -117.09373
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2020)
Projected traffic104,770 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 78 over Reidy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 78 over Reidy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 78 over Reidy Creek carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 78 over Reidy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 78 over Reidy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.