US Bridges

Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.2MI W/O Ward RD · Structure no. 57C0723

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRancho Mission RD
CrossesMurphy Canyon Creek
Location0.2MI W/O Ward RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.78174, -117.11446
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Mission RD over Murphy Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.