US Bridges

Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.1 MI E of Mast Blvd. · Structure no. 57C0398

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,375
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 10,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,595 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarlton Oaks DR
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Mast Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.84394, -117.00685
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2016)
Projected traffic12,595 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Carlton Oaks DR over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.