US Bridges

Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 75FT E/O Hunte Pkwy · Structure no. 57C0841

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,271 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStone Gate St.
CrossesSalt Creek
Location75FT E/O Hunte Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.65192, -116.94939
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,800 (2020)
Projected traffic68,271 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Gate St. over Salt 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek carry?

About 37,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Gate St. over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.