Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.64 MI E/O LA Media RD · Structure no. 57C0273
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,156
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 44,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,688 by 2047. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?
About 44,156 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Otay Lakes RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.