US Bridges

Paseo Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 50 Ft N/O Telegraph Cyn · Structure no. 57C0501

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,121
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paseo Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2047. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaseo Ladera
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location50 Ft N/O Telegraph Cyn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.62366, -117.02051
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2017)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Paseo Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Ladera 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 Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paseo Ladera over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.