US Bridges

Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.9MI E/O E. Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0144

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Wohlford RD
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location1.9MI E/O E. Valley Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.16732, -117.00828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2016)
Projected traffic3,830 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Wohlford RD over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.