Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 175FT W/O Marshal Ave · Structure no. 57C0401
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,879 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Billy Mitchell DR over Forester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.