Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek
PoorSan Diego County, California · 0.3MI S/O Oceanside Blvd · Structure no. 57C0707
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,320
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,376 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 53 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek carry?
About 4,320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Pacific St. over Loma Alta Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.