US Bridges

Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary

Fair

San Diego County, California · 70 Ft E/O Yaqui Pass RD · Structure no. 57C0797

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRams Hill Road
CrossesSan Felipe Crk Tributary
Location70 Ft E/O Yaqui Pass RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.19505, -116.33014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic812 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rams Hill Road over San Felipe Crk Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.