US Bridges

First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.1MI E/O Chica ST · Structure no. 57C0394

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek is a concrete slab carrying First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesNorth Fork Rainbow Creek
Location0.1MI E/O Chica ST
Coordinates33.4212, -117.15001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is First ST over North Fork Rainbow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over North Fork Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.