US Bridges

Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 5.2 MI E/O SR 78 · Structure no. 57C0343

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Julian Highway
CrossesWash Hollow Creek
Location5.2 MI E/O SR 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.04969, -116.78474
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Julian Highway over Wash Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow 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 Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Julian Highway over Wash Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.