Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel
FairSan Diego County, California · 20 Ft N/O Telegraph Cyn · Structure no. 57C0657
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Halecrest Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.