Hickory ST over Escondido Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.1 MI S/O RTE 78 · Structure no. 57C0452
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory ST over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hickory ST 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory ST over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory 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 Hickory ST over Escondido Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hickory ST over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory ST over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.