US Bridges

Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 100 S/O Telegraph Cyn RD · Structure no. 57C0845

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,700 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaseo Ranchero
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location100 S/O Telegraph Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.62583, -117.00845
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic39,700 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Ranchero 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 Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Paseo Ranchero over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.