US Bridges

Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.05 MI S/W Sorento Vl RD · Structure no. 57C0098

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,446 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSorrento Valley Bl
CrossesSoledad Canyon Creek
Location0.05 MI S/W Sorento Vl RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.9007, -117.22369
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2016)
Projected traffic22,446 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Sorrento Valley Bl over Soledad Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.