US Bridges

Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.15 W/O Magnolia Ave · Structure no. 57C0839

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDenny Way
CrossesForester Creek Tributary
Location0.15 W/O Magnolia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.82046, -116.9649
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic819 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Denny Way over Forester Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.