US Bridges

State Route 76 over Fireside Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-M2.67-OCN · Structure no. 57 1015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Fireside Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 76 over Fireside Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,889 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesFireside Channel
Location11-SD-076-M2.67-OCN
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.21822, -117.34383
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2014)
Projected traffic71,889 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 76 over Fireside Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 76 over Fireside Channel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 76 over Fireside Channel carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Fireside Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Fireside Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.