US Bridges

E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.3MI N/O Sea World DR · Structure no. 57C0183

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,389
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Mission Bay DR
CrossesTecolote Creek
Location0.3MI N/O Sea World DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.77063, -117.20772
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,389 (2020)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek carry?

About 5,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Mission Bay DR over Tecolote Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.