US Bridges

Rincon Ave over Grove Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.3 MI E of N Broadway · Structure no. 57C0599

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rincon Ave over Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rincon Ave over Grove Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRincon Ave
CrossesGrove Creek
Location0.3 MI E of N Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.16167, -117.08888
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rincon Ave over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rincon Ave over Grove 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rincon Ave over Grove Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rincon Ave over Grove Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Rincon Ave over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.