US Bridges

Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.25MI E/O Old 395 · Structure no. 57C0263

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,898
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,898 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDulin RD
CrossesKeys Creek Channel
Location0.25MI E/O Old 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.32371, -117.15748
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,898 (2023)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel carry?

About 3,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dulin RD over Keys Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.