US Bridges

Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon

Good

San Diego County, California · 300 Ft E/O Gird RD · Structure no. 57C0388

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon is a steel culvert carrying Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOak Cliff DR
CrossesLive Oak Canyon
Location300 Ft E/O Gird RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.33558, -117.18858
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Oak Cliff DR over Live Oak Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.