US Bridges

Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-805-13.60 · Structure no. 57 1268

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,356 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFederal Blvd
CrossesChollas Creek
Location11-SD-805-13.60
RouteCity Street 805
Coordinates32.7201, -117.10349
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,356 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Blvd over Chollas 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek carry?

About 4,356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Federal Blvd over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.