US Bridges

Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2M N/O Sorrento Valley · Structure no. 57C0882

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,431
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,431 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,782 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVista Sorrento Pkw
CrossesLos Penasquitos Creek
Location0.2M N/O Sorrento Valley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.90439, -117.22289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,431 (2016)
Projected traffic20,782 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek carry?

About 15,431 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Sorrento Pkw over Los Penasquitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.