US Bridges

Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 260FT W/O Old Jana Rnch R · Structure no. 57C0860

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,271 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRambling Vista RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location260FT W/O Old Jana Rnch R
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.63954, -116.94481
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,800 (2020)
Projected traffic68,271 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 37,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rambling Vista RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.