US Bridges

North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.4MI S/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0277

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome is a concrete culvert carrying North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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 16,315 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,231 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Santa Fe Ave
CrossesRancho Guajome
Location1.4MI S/O SR 76
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.23574, -117.26141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,315 (2021)
Projected traffic18,231 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome carry?

About 16,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns North Santa Fe Ave over Rancho Guajome?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.