El Camino Real over State Route 78
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-078-1.50-OCN · Structure no. 57 0605
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over State Route 78 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Camino Real over State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,198 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 110 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over State Route 78 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is El Camino Real over State Route 78 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over State Route 78 carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over State Route 78?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over State Route 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.