Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek
PoorSan Diego County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0456
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Citrus Ave 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 Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Citrus Ave over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.