US Bridges

Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 1.1 MI E/O Old 395 · Structure no. 57C0793

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,138
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Castle Road
CrossesMoosa Canyon Creek
Location1.1 MI E/O Old 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.25065, -117.13495
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2023)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old Castle Road over Moosa Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.