US Bridges

Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 175FT S/Of Main ST · Structure no. 57C0487

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,809 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClaydelle Ave
CrossesWashington Channel
Location175FT S/Of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.79436, -116.95873
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,809 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Claydelle Ave over Washington Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.