US Bridges

Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 650FT W/O Airport RD · Structure no. 57C0732

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 82 years old, older 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMission Avenue
CrossesMission Knoll Creek
Location650FT W/O Airport RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.21204, -117.35001
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2022)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Mission Avenue over Mission Knoll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.