US Bridges

National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 275 Ft E/O 41st ST · Structure no. 57C0413

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,240 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNational Ave
CrossesS Branch Chollas Creek
Location275 Ft E/O 41st ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.69601, -117.10516
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic20,240 by 2046
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

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 National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is National Ave over S Branch Chollas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns National Ave over S Branch Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.