US Bridges

Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 30 Ft N/O Telegraph Cyn · Structure no. 57C0500

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,454
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,454 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,902 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaseo Del Rey
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location30 Ft N/O Telegraph Cyn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.62758, -117.03409
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,454 (2017)
Projected traffic5,902 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

About 5,454 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo Del Rey over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.