Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 4.65 MI NE RTE FAI-15 · Structure no. 57C0184
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,990 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Center RD over Escondido 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek carry?
About 29,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Center RD over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.