US Bridges

Bradley Ave over Forester Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · Int. Bradley & Marshall · Structure no. 57C0524

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Ave over Forester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bradley Ave over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,721 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley Ave
CrossesForester Creek
LocationInt. Bradley & Marshall
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.81664, -116.97555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2016)
Projected traffic18,721 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bradley Ave over Forester Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Ave over Forester 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley Ave over Forester Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Ave over Forester Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Ave over Forester Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.