US Bridges

Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 100 Ft S/O Ramona Oaks RD · Structure no. 57C0517

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek 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 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenel Lane
CrossesSan Vicente Creek
Location100 Ft S/O Ramona Oaks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.00558, -116.78242
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2017)
Projected traffic1,615 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek built?

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

What condition is Avenel Lane over San Vicente 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Avenel Lane over San Vicente Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.