US Bridges

Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan

Good

San Diego County, California · 30FT N/O Camino Del Rio N · Structure no. 57C0581

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,347
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 25,347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMission Gorge RD
CrossesAlvarado Flood Cntl Chan
Location30FT N/O Camino Del Rio N
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.78037, -117.10138
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic25,347 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan carry?

About 25,347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mission Gorge RD over Alvarado Flood Cntl Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.