US Bridges

State Route 94 over Jamul Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-094-22.80 · Structure no. 57 0931

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 94 over Jamul Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 94 over Jamul Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,716 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesState Route 94
CrossesJamul Creek
Location11-SD-094-22.80
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates32.68457, -116.84732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2019)
Projected traffic15,716 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 94 over Jamul Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 94 over Jamul 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 Jamul Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 94 over Jamul Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 94 over Jamul Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.