US Bridges

Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 300FT S/O Coastwood RD · Structure no. 57C0791

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGoldentop Road
CrossesSan Dieguito Riv Trib
Location300FT S/O Coastwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.01874, -117.10661
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2016)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv 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 Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Goldentop Road over San Dieguito Riv Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.