US Bridges

Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary

Fair

San Diego County, California · 240FT S/O San Miguel RD · Structure no. 57C0504

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLoma Del Sol DR
CrossesSweetwater Riv Tributary
Location240FT S/O San Miguel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.67597, -117.0076
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2020)
Projected traffic461 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary built?

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

What condition is Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Loma Del Sol DR over Sweetwater Riv Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.