US Bridges

Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.1 MI N of Route 76 · Structure no. 57C0323

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPankey Ranch RD
CrossesHorse Ranch Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Route 76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.3376, -117.15227
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pankey Ranch RD over Horse Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.