US Bridges

Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.45MI N/O Lilac RD · Structure no. 57C0772

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,769 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Center Road
CrossesKeys Canyon Creek
Location0.45MI N/O Lilac RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.22889, -117.03714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,769 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Center Road over Keys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.