Hilltop DR over Telegraph Canyon Channel
GoodSan Diego County, California · At Telegraph Cyn RD · Structure no. 57C0508
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,421
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hilltop DR over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hilltop DR 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 9,421 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,128 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilltop DR over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hilltop DR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hilltop DR over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?
About 9,421 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hilltop DR over Telegraph Canyon Channel?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Hilltop DR over Telegraph Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.