Quince Street over Escondido Creek
PoorSan Diego County, California · 0.1M N/O Valley Parkway · Structure no. 57C0447
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quince Street over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quince Street over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 75 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Quince Street over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Quince Street over Escondido Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Quince Street over Escondido Creek carry?
About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Quince Street over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Quince Street over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.