Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.2MI S/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0267
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,328
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 65 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 8,328 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,481 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Valley Center RD over Potrero 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek carry?
About 8,328 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Center RD over Potrero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.