US Bridges

Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 375 Ft N/O 8th Street · Structure no. 57C0672

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,100 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor Drive
CrossesLA Paleta Creek
Location375 Ft N/O 8th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.67477, -117.1149
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Drive over LA Paleta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.