US Bridges

Basilone Road over San Onofre Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 600 SE of San Juan RD · Structure no. 2CA0005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2004 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Basilone Road over San Onofre Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Basilone Road over San Onofre 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 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 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,730 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesBasilone Road
CrossesSan Onofre Creek
Location600 SE of San Juan RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.39104, -117.50775
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2004)
Projected traffic5,730 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basilone Road over San Onofre Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basilone Road over San Onofre 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 2024.

How much traffic does Basilone Road over San Onofre Creek carry?

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Basilone Road over San Onofre Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Basilone Road over San Onofre Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.