US Bridges

State Route 76 over Animal Crossing

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-R12.98 · Structure no. 57 1236

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 over Animal Crossing is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 76 over Animal Crossing in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,300 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 76
CrossesAnimal Crossing
Location11-SD-076-R12.98
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.30148, -117.21625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width144 ft (44 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2016)
Projected traffic41,300 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Animal Crossing built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 76 over Animal Crossing 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 Animal Crossing carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 over Animal Crossing?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 over Animal Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.