El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.22M W/O Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0356
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,927
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 21,927 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,848 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is El Norte Parkway over Escondido 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek carry?
About 21,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns El Norte Parkway over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.