US Bridges

Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 830FT E/O Marshal Ave · Structure no. 57C0297

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,350 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFletcher Parkway
CrossesForester Creek
Location830FT E/O Marshal Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.8076, -116.97255
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2016)
Projected traffic27,350 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Fletcher Parkway over Forester Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.