US Bridges

Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.25MI S/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0694

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanyon Drive
CrossesRefuse Landfill
Location0.25MI S/O SR 76
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.20816, -117.36613
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2015)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Drive over Refuse Landfill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.