Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.27MI Ne/O SR 94 · Structure no. 57C0153
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 951
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 951 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Barrett Smith RD over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.