US Bridges

Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 10 Ft W/O Sycamore DR · Structure no. 57C0519

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive ST
CrossesN Fork San Marcos Creek
Location10 Ft W/O Sycamore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.17966, -117.15257
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,682 by 2045
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

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 Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Olive ST over N Fork San Marcos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.