US Bridges

Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · At Intrsctn W/ Woodside · Structure no. 57C0753

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChannel Road
CrossesLos Coches Creek Channel
LocationAt Intrsctn W/ Woodside
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.85664, -116.92537
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Channel Road over Los Coches Creek Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.