US Bridges

Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 10.9 MI W/O SR 86. · Structure no. 57C0829

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib is a steel culvert carrying Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesBorregosaltonseawy
CrossesArroyo Salada Wash Trib
Location10.9 MI W/O SR 86.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.28171, -116.14143
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns Borregosaltonseawy over Arroyo Salada Wash Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.