US Bridges

N. Broadway over Reidy Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.1M N/O El Norte Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0782

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Broadway over Reidy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Broadway over Reidy Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN. Broadway
CrossesReidy Creek
Location1.1M N/O El Norte Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.1552, -117.09186
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 N. Broadway over Reidy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Broadway over Reidy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. Broadway over Reidy Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Broadway over Reidy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns N. Broadway over Reidy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.