US Bridges

State Route 67 over Pepper Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-067-R0.64 · Structure no. 57 0591

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 67 over Pepper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 67 over Pepper Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,000 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 67
CrossesPepper Creek
Location11-SD-067-R0.64
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates32.81236, -116.96173
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 2022
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2020)
Projected traffic186,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 67 over Pepper Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 67 over Pepper 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 67 over Pepper Creek carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 67 over Pepper Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 67 over Pepper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.