Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 350FT N/O Lake Blvd · Structure no. 57C0691
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,771 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thunder Drive 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 Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Thunder Drive over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.