US Bridges

Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.13MI S/O Prospect Ave. · Structure no. 57C0296

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,720 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCuyamaca ST
CrossesForester Creek
Location0.13MI S/O Prospect Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.82917, -116.98395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2016)
Projected traffic26,720 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuyamaca ST over Forester 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Cuyamaca ST over Forester Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.