US Bridges

Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 1.4MI E/O Steele Cyn RD · Structure no. 57C0750

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,917
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,917 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,308 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJamul Drive
CrossesMexican Canyon Creek
Location1.4MI E/O Steele Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.73681, -116.89311
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,917 (2016)
Projected traffic4,308 by 2041
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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 3,917 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Jamul Drive over Mexican Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.