US Bridges

Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.17 MI E/O Heritage RD · Structure no. 57C0658

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,423
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 45,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,832 by 2047. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTelegraph Cyn RD
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location0.17 MI E/O Heritage RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.62679, -117.00504
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,423 (2019)
Projected traffic48,832 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

About 45,423 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Cyn RD over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.