US Bridges

Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Home Ave · Structure no. 57C0522

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,325
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek is a steel culvert carrying Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,964 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEuclid Ave
CrossesChollas Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Home Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.73591, -117.08755
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,325 (2023)
Projected traffic14,964 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Ave over Chollas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek carry?

About 10,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Euclid Ave over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.