S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.26 MI S/O National Ave · Structure no. 57C0866
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,297
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,297 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 38th Street over South Br Chollas 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 2024.
How much traffic does S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek carry?
About 4,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns S 38th Street over South Br Chollas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.