US Bridges

Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 15FT Nw/O Tecolote RD · Structure no. 57C0422

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 15,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,376 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorena Blvd
CrossesTecolote Creek Channel
Location15FT Nw/O Tecolote RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.77282, -117.20293
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,540 (2020)
Projected traffic16,376 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel carry?

About 15,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Morena Blvd over Tecolote Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.