Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 125 Ft E/O Bancroft DR · Structure no. 57C0639
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek 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 Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Helix Street over Spring Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.