VALLEY CENTER RD
Carrying VALLEY CENTER RD over POTRERO CREEK
0.2MI S/O SR 76, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY CENTER RD
The VALLEY CENTER RD bridge in San Diego, California carries VALLEY CENTER RD over POTRERO CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,328 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VALLEY CENTER RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1966
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,328 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0267
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VALLEY CENTER RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VALLEY CENTER RD against other structures in San Diego and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VALLEY CENTER RD?
VALLEY CENTER RD in San Diego, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VALLEY CENTER RD inspected?
VALLEY CENTER RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,328 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY CENTER RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VALLEY CENTER RD?
VALLEY CENTER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY CENTER RD?
VALLEY CENTER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VALLEY CENTER RD and does age affect safety?
VALLEY CENTER RD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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