US Bridges

Pappas RD over San Vicente Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.4 MI W/O Davis Cup LN · Structure no. 57C0570

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pappas RD over San Vicente Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pappas RD over San Vicente Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPappas RD
CrossesSan Vicente Creek
Location0.4 MI W/O Davis Cup LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.00515, -116.78903
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2017)
Projected traffic723 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Pappas RD over San Vicente Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pappas 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 December 2024.

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

About 670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pappas RD over San Vicente Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pappas RD over San Vicente Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.