US Bridges

Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.41MI S/O Nobel DR · Structure no. 57C0306

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,464
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 29,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,050 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGenesee Ave
CrossesRose Canyon Creek
Location0.41MI S/O Nobel DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.86134, -117.21059
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic29,464 (2016)
Projected traffic31,050 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek carry?

About 29,464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Genesee Ave over Rose Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.