Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.27MI W/O 36th ST · Structure no. 57C0350
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,578
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 117 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 7,578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,087 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Imperial Ave over Chollas 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 2022.
How much traffic does Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek carry?
About 7,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Imperial Ave over Chollas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.