US Bridges

Guejito RD over Escondido Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 230FT S/O Lake Wolford RD · Structure no. 57C0649

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guejito RD over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Guejito RD over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGuejito RD
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location230FT S/O Lake Wolford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.18113, -116.97168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2013)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Guejito RD over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guejito RD over Escondido 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Guejito RD over Escondido Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Guejito RD over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Guejito RD over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.