El Nopal over Storm Drain
GoodSan Diego County, California · 120 Ft E/O Los Ranchitos · Structure no. 57C0744M
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Nopal over Storm Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying El Nopal over Storm Drain in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Nopal over Storm Drain built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Nopal over Storm Drain 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 2023.
How much traffic does El Nopal over Storm Drain carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Nopal over Storm Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns El Nopal over Storm Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.