US Bridges

Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib.

Good

San Diego County, California · 425FT N/O Camino Delnorte · Structure no. 57C0760

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib. is a steel arch - deck carrying Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib. in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDove Canyon Road
CrossesSan Dieguito Rv. Trib.
Location425FT N/O Camino Delnorte
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.01784, -117.11038
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic286 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Dove Canyon Road over San Dieguito Rv. Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.