Prospect Ave over Forester Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.1MI W/O Cuyamaca ST · Structure no. 57C0533
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,891
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Ave over Forester Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Prospect Ave over Forester Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 21,891 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,235 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Ave over Forester Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Prospect 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Ave over Forester Creek carry?
About 21,891 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Ave over Forester Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Ave over Forester Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.