US Bridges

Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.6M N/O I-15 · Structure no. 57C0600

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 39,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBear Valley Pkwy
CrossesBolas Creek
Location1.6M N/O I-15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.08423, -117.05646
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic39,900 (2023)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Bear Valley Pkwy 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 Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek carry?

About 39,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bear Valley Pkwy over Bolas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.