US Bridges

Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn

Fair

San Diego County, California · 2.9MI W/O Route I-15 · Structure no. 57C0330

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,975
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 14,975 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,716 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGopher Cyn RD
CrossesS Fk Gopher Cyn
Location2.9MI W/O Route I-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.25287, -117.20231
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,975 (2023)
Projected traffic15,716 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn 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 Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn carry?

About 14,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gopher Cyn RD over S Fk Gopher Cyn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.