US Bridges

Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.11MI S/O Twin Peaks RD · Structure no. 57C0622

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,918
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 17,918 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,825 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEspola RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.11MI S/O Twin Peaks RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.97637, -117.02303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,918 (2016)
Projected traffic19,825 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espola RD 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 Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 17,918 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Espola RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.