US Bridges

Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1MI W/O Los Coches RD · Structure no. 57C0629

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,395
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,395 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,448 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJulian Ave
CrossesLos Coches Creek Channel
Location0.1MI W/O Los Coches RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.85496, -116.92147
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,395 (2017)
Projected traffic8,448 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel carry?

About 7,395 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Julian Ave over Los Coches Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.