US Bridges

Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West

Fair

San Diego County, California · 300FT E/O Mission RD · Structure no. 57C0381

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
816
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 years old, older 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeech ST
CrossesFallbrook Creek West
Location300FT E/O Mission RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.37839, -117.25255
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2013)
Projected traffic940 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Beech ST over Fallbrook Creek West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.