Viejas Blvd over Descanso Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.9 MI Nw/O SR 79 · Structure no. 57C0345
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Viejas Blvd over Descanso Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Viejas Blvd over Descanso Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Viejas Blvd over Descanso Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Viejas Blvd over Descanso 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Viejas Blvd over Descanso Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Viejas Blvd over Descanso 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 Viejas Blvd over Descanso Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.