US Bridges

Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.2MI E/O Old 395 · Structure no. 57C0329

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,868
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,868 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,766 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld Castle RD
CrossesMoosa Canyon Creek
Location1.2MI E/O Old 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.25113, -117.1344
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,868 (2023)
Projected traffic9,766 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek carry?

About 7,868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Castle RD over Moosa Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.