US Bridges

Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.12 MI N/O L ST · Structure no. 57C0847

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSecond Ave
CrossesTelegraph Canyon Channel
Location0.12 MI N/O L ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.6239, -117.06854
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
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

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 Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Ave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Second Ave over Telegraph Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.