US Bridges

Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.02 Mile S/O Woodside Av · Structure no. 57C0737

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,187 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCactus Street
CrossesLos Coches Creek Channel
Location0.02 Mile S/O Woodside Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.85703, -116.92301
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic3,187 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Cactus Street over Los Coches Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.