US Bridges

Prospect Ave over Fanita Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 150FT E/O Fanita Dr. · Structure no. 57C0538

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,051
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave over Fanita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prospect Ave over Fanita Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 12,051 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,900 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Ave
CrossesFanita Creek
Location150FT E/O Fanita Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.83373, -117.0001
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,051 (2016)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Prospect Ave over Fanita Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Ave over Fanita 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 Fanita Creek carry?

About 12,051 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Prospect Ave over Fanita Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave over Fanita Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.