South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Shadowridge DR · Structure no. 57C0704R
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,969 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda 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 South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek carry?
About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns South Melrose DR over Agua Hedionda Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.