US Bridges

Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.35MI E/O Sweetwater RD · Structure no. 57C0632

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,223
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek 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 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 1,223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,360 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValencia Street
CrossesCasa De Oro Creek
Location0.35MI E/O Sweetwater RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.73456, -117.00831
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2016)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek built?

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

What condition is Valencia Street over Casa De Oro 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 Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Street over Casa De Oro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.