US Bridges

SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-2.97-SD · Structure no. 57 1078K

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,679 by 2045. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 56 On-Ramp
CrossesGonzales Creek
Location11-SD-056-2.97-SD
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates32.95163, -117.19733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,679 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 On-Ramp over Gonzales Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.