US Bridges

Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.25MI W/O Old HWY 395 · Structure no. 57C0635

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course is a steel culvert carrying Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanonita Drive
CrossesPala Mesa Golf Course
Location0.25MI W/O Old HWY 395
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.36328, -117.16738
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic129 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Canonita Drive over Pala Mesa Golf Course?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.