US Bridges

Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 250 Ft W/O SR 79 · Structure no. 57C0363

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 90 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMesa Grande RD
CrossesN Fk Santa Ysabel Creek
Location250 Ft W/O SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.13665, -116.68036
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2022)
Projected traffic471 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Grande RD over N Fk Santa Ysabel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.