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Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.47MI N/O Poway RD · Structure no. 57C0620

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,642
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 27,642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,365 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommunity RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.47MI N/O Poway RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.96369, -117.04041
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,642 (2016)
Projected traffic31,365 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Community RD over Rattlesnake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 27,642 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Community RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.