US Bridges

Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 110FT S/O Oceanside Blvd · Structure no. 57C0532

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrouch ST
CrossesLoma Alta Creek
Location110FT S/O Oceanside Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.19506, -117.35277
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Crouch ST over Loma Alta 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Crouch ST over Loma Alta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.