US Bridges

Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.12MI E/O Tarascan RD · Structure no. 57C0618

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWanesta DR
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.12MI E/O Tarascan RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95793, -117.04479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic143 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek built?

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

What condition is Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Wanesta DR over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.