Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.9 MI S/O Carmel Mtn RD · Structure no. 57C0428
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,368 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Sorrento Vly RD over Los Penasquitos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.