Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 1.5 MI S/O I-8 · Structure no. 57C0271
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 83 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,531 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood 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 Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Buckman Springs RD over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.