US Bridges

Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 2.9MI E/O Steele Cyn RD · Structure no. 57C0749

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJamul Drive
CrossesMexican Canyon Creek
Location2.9MI E/O Steele Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.72909, -116.87239
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2016)
Projected traffic2,066 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 Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon 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 2022.

How much traffic does Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.