US Bridges

Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 350FT N/O Main ST · Structure no. 57C0696

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRigel Street
CrossesS.Br. Chollas Creek
Location350FT N/O Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.69084, -117.12124
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rigel Street over S.Br. Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.