US Bridges

Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar

Good

San Diego County, California · 100 Ft W/O Lakeside Ave · Structure no. 57C0837

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesChase Creek Lane
CrossesSan Diego River Tributar
Location100 Ft W/O Lakeside Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.86742, -116.94491
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Creek Lane over San Diego River Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.