US Bridges

San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.12 M N/O Hanson Lane · Structure no. 57C0705

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,597
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,597 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,562 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Vicente Road
CrossesSanta Maria Creek Fork
Location0.12 M N/O Hanson Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.02749, -116.86642
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,597 (2023)
Projected traffic11,562 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork carry?

About 10,597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns San Vicente Road over Santa Maria Creek Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.