Tulip ST over Escondido Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.12M N/O Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0446
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tulip ST over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tulip ST 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tulip ST over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tulip ST 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Tulip ST over Escondido Creek carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tulip ST over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Tulip ST over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.