US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 2.5 MI W/O Carizo Gorge · Structure no. 57C0227

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesBoundary Creek
Location2.5 MI W/O Carizo Gorge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.61225, -116.19849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Boundary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Boundary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.