Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.7MI W/O Cuyamaca ST · Structure no. 57C0166
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,997
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 10,997 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Mission Gorge RD over Forester 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek carry?
About 10,997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Mission Gorge RD over Forester Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.