Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.1M W/O W. Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0546
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Auto Parkway over Escondido 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek carry?
About 25,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Auto Parkway over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.