47th ST over Chollas Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Market ST · Structure no. 57C0421
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
47th ST over Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 47th ST over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,924 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 47th ST over Chollas Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 47th ST over Chollas 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 47th ST over Chollas Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 47th ST over Chollas Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns 47th ST over Chollas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.