US Bridges

Rose Ave over Escondido Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0454

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Ave over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rose Ave over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,974 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRose Ave
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location0.1 MI N/O Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.13516, -117.06016
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2020)
Projected traffic20,974 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 Rose Ave over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Ave 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 Rose Ave over Escondido Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rose Ave over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Ave over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.