US Bridges

Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.13MI S/O Twin Peaks RD · Structure no. 57C0621

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,201
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,201 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,668 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTierra Bonita RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.13MI S/O Twin Peaks RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.97608, -117.0276
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,201 (2016)
Projected traffic3,668 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tierra Bonita 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 Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 3,201 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tierra Bonita RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.