Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadSan Diego County, California · 0.17 MI S/O Deer Springs · Structure no. 57C0358
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,387
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek carry?
About 1,387 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sycamore DR over Twin Oaks Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.