US Bridges

State Route 76 over West Pauma Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-29.23 · Structure no. 57 0924

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over West Pauma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 76 over West Pauma 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,865 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesWest Pauma Creek
Location11-SD-076-29.23
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.32681, -116.99876
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2015)
Projected traffic13,865 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 76 over West Pauma Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 76 over West Pauma 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 76 over West Pauma Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over West Pauma Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over West Pauma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.