US Bridges

San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 600 Ft E/O Dairy Mart RD · Structure no. 57C0165

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,395
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 20,395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,082 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Ysidro Blvd
CrossesN Branch Mesa Creek
Location600 Ft E/O Dairy Mart RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.55866, -117.0605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,395 (2018)
Projected traffic30,082 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa 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 2022.

How much traffic does San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek carry?

About 20,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns San Ysidro Blvd over N Branch Mesa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.