US Bridges

Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary

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San Diego County, California · 300 Ft S/O Greenfield DR · Structure no. 57C0642

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,716
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGraves Avenue
CrossesForester Creek Tributary
Location300 Ft S/O Greenfield DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.81235, -116.96144
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,716 (2018)
Projected traffic7,432 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Avenue over Forester Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.