US Bridges

Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 10.0 Ft S/O Kenwood Dr. · Structure no. 57C0746

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlexandra Avenue
CrossesCasa De Oro Creek
Location10.0 Ft S/O Kenwood Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.74433, -116.99485
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
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 Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro 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 2021.

How much traffic does Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Alexandra Avenue over Casa De Oro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.