US Bridges

State Route 76 over Horse Ranch Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-R17.75 · Structure no. 57 1029

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Horse Ranch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 76 over Horse Ranch Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 29 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,173 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesHorse Ranch Creek
Location11-SD-076-R17.75
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.33507, -117.15335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2015)
Projected traffic14,173 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Horse Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is State Route 76 over Horse Ranch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 76 over Horse Ranch Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Horse Ranch Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Horse Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.