US Bridges

Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · At Gaucho Lane · Structure no. 57C0799

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRidge Hill Road
CrossesLos Coches Creek
LocationAt Gaucho Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.84176, -116.88531
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2014)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ridge Hill Road over Los Coches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.