State Route 78 over Escondido Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-T19.19-ESD · Structure no. 57 0934
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 78 over Escondido 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 over Escondido 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 78 over Escondido Creek carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.