US Bridges

Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 190FT S/O Olive Drive · Structure no. 57C0354

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,105
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib 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 13,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,783 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBancroft DR
CrossesSpring Valley Creek Trib
Location190FT S/O Olive Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.74146, -117.00547
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,105 (2016)
Projected traffic15,783 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib carry?

About 13,105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bancroft DR over Spring Valley Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.