US Bridges

Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.2 MI N of Route 78 · Structure no. 57C0409L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentre City Parkwy
CrossesGrove Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Route 78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.14606, -117.09343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is Centre City Parkwy over Grove 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Centre City Parkwy over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.