US Bridges

Genesee Ave over Artillery Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.35 MI S/O Balboa Ave · Structure no. 57C0308

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Ave over Artillery Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Genesee Ave over Artillery Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,279 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGenesee Ave
CrossesArtillery Creek
Location1.35 MI S/O Balboa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.80208, -117.17376
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic32,279 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Artillery Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Ave over Artillery 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Ave over Artillery Creek carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Ave over Artillery Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Genesee Ave over Artillery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.