US Bridges

Market ST over Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.1 MI W/O SR15 · Structure no. 57C0464L

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Chollas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Market ST over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,592 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarket ST
CrossesChollas Creek
Location0.1 MI W/O SR15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.71186, -117.12083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic23,592 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Market ST over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Market ST over Chollas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST over Chollas Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.