US Bridges

Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.6MI E/O Ysabel Creek RD · Structure no. 57C0068

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2045. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBandy Canyon Road
CrossesSanta Maria Creek
Location0.6MI E/O Ysabel Creek RD
Coordinates33.07351, -116.97804
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic274 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bandy Canyon Road over Santa Maria Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.