US Bridges

Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 90FT N/O Tyler ST · Structure no. 57C0406

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,619
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 48 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,557 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location90FT N/O Tyler ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.73079, -117.01
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2016)
Projected traffic2,557 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Central Ave over Spring Valley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.