US Bridges

22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.26M W/O Natl City Blvd · Structure no. 57C0587

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,629 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesParadise Creek Channel
Location0.26M W/O Natl City Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.66241, -117.10676
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,629 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 22nd Street over Paradise Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.