US Bridges

Telegraph Canyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.25 MI E/O Hilltop DR · Structure no. 57C0507

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,284
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Canyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Telegraph Canyn RD 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 4,284 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,621 by 2047. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTelegraph Canyn RD
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location0.25 MI E/O Hilltop DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.6283, -117.05645
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,284 (2018)
Projected traffic4,621 by 2047
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 Telegraph Canyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Telegraph Canyn RD 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 Telegraph Canyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

About 4,284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Canyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Canyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.