US Bridges

Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 70FT N/O Otay Lakes RD · Structure no. 57C0844

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaint Claire Drive
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location70FT N/O Otay Lakes RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.64389, -116.97625
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 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
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel 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 Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

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

How long is Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Saint Claire Drive over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.