US Bridges

Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.1M N/O SR94 · Structure no. 57C0747

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPotrero Valley RD
CrossesPotrero Creek
Location1.1M N/O SR94
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.62114, -116.61344
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2016)
Projected traffic1,262 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potrero Valley RD over Potrero 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Potrero Valley RD over Potrero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.