US Bridges

Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.3 MI S Washington Bl · Structure no. 57C0448

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,720 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEscondido Blvd
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location0.3 MI S Washington Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.12316, -117.08607
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2020)
Projected traffic26,720 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escondido Blvd 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 2022.

How much traffic does Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Escondido Blvd over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.