US Bridges

Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 200 Ft N/O Highland Vly · Structure no. 57C0731

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRangeland Road
CrossesSanta Maria Creek
Location200 Ft N/O Highland Vly
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.03354, -116.93604
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeland Road over Santa Maria 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rangeland Road over Santa Maria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.