State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-R17.41-ESD · Structure no. 57 0592R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,264 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 EB over Escondido Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.