Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.2 MI N/O San Elijo RD · Structure no. 57C0861
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melrose Drive over San Marcos 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Melrose Drive over San Marcos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.