US Bridges

Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork

Fair

San Diego County, California · 650 Ft S/O Lawson Vly RD · Structure no. 57C0802

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork is a steel culvert carrying Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRudnick Drive
CrossesLawson Creek East Fork
Location650 Ft S/O Lawson Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.7501, -116.75916
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic365 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

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 Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork built?

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

What condition is Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Rudnick Drive over Lawson Creek East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.