US Bridges

Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.0MI E/O Vista Sorrento · Structure no. 57C0626R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,006
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 10,006 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,554 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSorrento Valley EB
CrossesLopez Canyon
Location1.0MI E/O Vista Sorrento
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.90699, -117.20607
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,006 (2020)
Projected traffic10,554 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon carry?

About 10,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sorrento Valley EB over Lopez Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.