US Bridges

Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 250 Ft E/O Champagne Blvd · Structure no. 57C0511

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,625
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,946 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLawrence Welk DR
CrossesSouth Fork Moosa Creek
Location250 Ft E/O Champagne Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.23268, -117.14428
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2021)
Projected traffic2,946 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Welk DR over South Fork Moosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.