US Bridges

State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-R14.76 · Structure no. 57 1234

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location11-SD-076-R14.76
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.31424, -117.19444
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 76 over Live Oak 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 State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.