Main ST over Chollas Creek
PoorSan Diego County, California · 0.12M S/O 32nd ST · Structure no. 57C0020
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,545
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Main ST over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,965 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Chollas Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over Chollas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Chollas Creek carry?
About 18,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Chollas Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Chollas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.