Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.9 MI E/O Kitchen Crk RD · Structure no. 57C0234
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 80 over LA Posta 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 80 over LA Posta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.