US Bridges

College Street over Fallbrook Creek West

Good

San Diego County, California · 300FT E/O Main ST · Structure no. 57C0636

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Fallbrook Creek West is a concrete culvert carrying College Street over Fallbrook Creek West in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesFallbrook Creek West
Location300FT E/O Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.37928, -117.25257
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2015)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 College Street over Fallbrook Creek West built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over Fallbrook Creek West 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does College Street over Fallbrook Creek West carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is College Street over Fallbrook Creek West?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Fallbrook Creek West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.