US Bridges

College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2MI S/O SR 78 · Structure no. 57C0690

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,051
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete culvert carrying College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 49,051 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,303 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Blvd
CrossesBuena Vista Creek
Location0.2MI S/O SR 78
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.18029, -117.29545
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,051 (2015)
Projected traffic51,303 by 2038
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 College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Blvd over Buena Vista 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek carry?

About 49,051 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns College Blvd over Buena Vista Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.