Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.3 Mile NW of Vandegrift · Structure no. 2CA0011
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,148 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,550
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,660 by 2043. The structure is 1,148 ft (349.9 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River carry?
About 10,550 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River?
The structure is 1,148 ft (349.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Basilone Road over Santa Margarita River?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.