Route 76 over Pala Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-23.23 · Structure no. 57 1200
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 76 over Pala Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 76 over Pala Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,173 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 79 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Route 76 over Pala Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 76 over Pala 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 76 over Pala Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Route 76 over Pala Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Route 76 over Pala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.