Rancheros Drive over San Marcos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 500 Ft S/O San Marcos Bl · Structure no. 57C0692
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rancheros Drive over San Marcos Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rancheros Drive over San Marcos 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,114 by 2045. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rancheros Drive over San Marcos Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rancheros Drive over San Marcos 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Rancheros Drive over San Marcos Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rancheros Drive over San Marcos Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Rancheros Drive over San Marcos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.