US Bridges

Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Bradley Ave · Structure no. 57C0534

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarshall Ave
CrossesForester Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI N/O Bradley Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.8183, -116.97572
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Ave over Forester Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.