US Bridges

Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 750 Ft W/O Las Posas RD · Structure no. 57C0777

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,160
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,866 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMission RD
CrossesSan Marcos Creek Trib
Location750 Ft W/O Las Posas RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.14991, -117.19092
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,160 (2023)
Projected traffic23,866 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission RD over San Marcos Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib carry?

About 20,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Mission RD over San Marcos Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.