US Bridges

Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 550 Ft S/O San Vicente RD · Structure no. 57C0478

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,074
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6,074 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,279 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWildcat Canyon RD
CrossesSan Vicente Creek
Location550 Ft S/O San Vicente RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.99628, -116.8436
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,074 (2022)
Projected traffic6,279 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek carry?

About 6,074 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Canyon RD over San Vicente Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.