US Bridges

Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2 MI E RTE I-15 · Structure no. 57C0578

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older 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 47,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRancho Parkway
CrossesBolas Creek
Location0.2 MI E RTE I-15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.06812, -117.06594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,900 (2023)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rancho Parkway over Bolas 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek carry?

About 47,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rancho Parkway over Bolas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.