US Bridges

Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 175FT E/O San Pasqual RD · Structure no. 57C0438

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Milky Way
CrossesSan Pasqual Valley Creek
Location175FT E/O San Pasqual RD
Coordinates33.09069, -117.01984
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,304 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Milky Way over San Pasqual Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.