US Bridges

Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · .1 MI E/O Howard ST · Structure no. 57C0445

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,123 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarmony Grove RD
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location.1 MI E/O Howard ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.10943, -117.11191
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,123 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Grove RD over Escondido 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Grove RD over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.