US Bridges

State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-054-1.28L-CHV · Structure no. 57 0860L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesState Route 54 WB
CrossesUpper Paradise Creek
Location11-SD-054-1.28L-CHV
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates32.65891, -117.08449
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2021)
Projected traffic82,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Route 54 WB over Upper Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.