US Bridges

State Route 94 over Bell Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-R44.85 · Structure no. 57 0774

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 94 over Bell Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesState Route 94
CrossesBell Creek
Location11-SD-094-R44.85
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.59729, -116.55646
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 94 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 94 over Bell 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 94 over Bell Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.