US Bridges

Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.37MI W/O Cole Grade RD · Structure no. 57C0773

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,579 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Center Road
CrossesKeys Canyon Creek N Fork
Location0.37MI W/O Cole Grade RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.23086, -117.03074
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2016)
Projected traffic25,579 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Fork built?

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

What condition is Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork 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 Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valley Center Road over Keys Canyon Creek N Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.