US Bridges

Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 4.1 M E/O Skyline Trck TR · Structure no. 57C0726

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
852
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLawson Valley Road
CrossesLawson Creek
Location4.1 M E/O Skyline Trck TR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.75463, -116.77309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawson Valley Road over Lawson 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson Valley Road over Lawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.