US Bridges

Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.6 MI S/E of SR-67 · Structure no. 57C0555

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vigilante RD over San Vicente 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesVigilante RD
CrossesSan Vicente Creek
Location0.6 MI S/E of SR-67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.90118, -116.93134
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vigilante RD over San Vicente Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.