US Bridges

Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.15M Nw/O Route 15 · Structure no. 57C0803

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRainbow Glen Road
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location0.15M Nw/O Route 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.40928, -117.16558
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic426 (2016)
Projected traffic786 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow 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 Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rainbow Glen Road over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.