US Bridges

Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 45FT E/O Mimosa Ave · Structure no. 57C0514

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,072
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,579 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOleander Ave
CrossesAqua Hedionda Creek
Location45FT E/O Mimosa Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.1563, -117.21486
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,072 (2016)
Projected traffic11,579 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek carry?

About 10,072 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oleander Ave over Aqua Hedionda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.