US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.9 MI S/O Buckman Spr RD · Structure no. 57C0666

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,688
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,788 by 2045. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesKitchen Creek
Location1.9 MI S/O Buckman Spr RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.73328, -116.48301
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2023)
Projected traffic1,788 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Kitchen 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Kitchen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.