US Bridges

Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 300 Ft E/O Twinoaks Vlyrd · Structure no. 57C0719

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,609 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMission RD
CrossesN. Fork San Marcos Creek
Location300 Ft E/O Twinoaks Vlyrd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.14265, -117.16204
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,250 (2023)
Projected traffic26,609 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek carry?

About 25,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mission RD over N. Fork San Marcos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.