US Bridges

68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch

Good

San Diego County, California · 420 Ft S/O Imperial Ave · Structure no. 57C0471

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries68 TH ST
CrossesJamacha Ditch
Location420 Ft S/O Imperial Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.71002, -117.05089
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,672 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 68 TH ST over Jamacha Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.