US Bridges

Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-12.91-ESD · Structure no. 57 1033

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,231
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,022 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTwin Oak Valley RD
CrossesState Route 78
Location11-SD-078-12.91-ESD
RouteCity Street 0S355
Coordinates33.13717, -117.16364
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,231 (2014)
Projected traffic31,022 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78 carry?

About 16,231 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Oak Valley RD over State Route 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.