Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.1MI S/O Gopher Cyn RD · Structure no. 57C0056
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 110 years old, older 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Old River RD over Gopher Canyon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old River RD over Gopher Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.