US Bridges

Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri

Good

San Diego County, California · 2.8 MI W Tavern RD · Structure no. 57C0269

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,169
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri is a concrete slab carrying Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,169 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,169 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDehesa RD
CrossesNorth Fork Sweetwater Ri
Location2.8 MI W Tavern RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.8035, -116.81963
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,169 (2021)
Projected traffic7,169 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri carry?

About 7,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Dehesa RD over North Fork Sweetwater Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.