US Bridges

Haymar DR over Buena Vista Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.35MI E/O El Camino Real · Structure no. 57C0179

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haymar DR over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Haymar DR 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHaymar DR
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location0.35MI E/O El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.18126, -117.32147
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2016)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Haymar DR over Buena Vista Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haymar DR 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 Haymar DR over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haymar DR over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Haymar DR over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.