US Bridges

State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-M9.62-ESD · Structure no. 57 0957L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,328 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,540 by 2044. The structure is 1,328 ft (404.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76 WB
CrossesOld Riv RD San Luis Rey
Location11-SD-076-M9.62-ESD
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.25952, -117.23638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,328 ft (404.8 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2014)
Projected traffic20,540 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey?

The structure is 1,328 ft (404.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 WB over Old Riv RD San Luis Rey?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.