US Bridges

El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.3 KM North of Stuart Me · Structure no. 2CA4103S3

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real Roa
CrossesUnamed Creek
Location0.3 KM North of Stuart Me
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.28547, -117.43564
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Camino Real Roa over Unamed 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 El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real Roa over Unamed Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.