S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 50FT N/O Haymar DR · Structure no. 57C0178
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Vista Way over Buena Vista 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S Vista Way over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.