Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 3.4MI E/O Skyline Trk Trl · Structure no. 57C0344
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 852
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawson Valley RD over Lawson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek carry?
About 852 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lawson Valley RD over Lawson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.