US Bridges

State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-0.33-SD · Structure no. 57 1004R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,973 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 56 EB
CrossesEl Camino Real
Location11-SD-056-0.33-SD
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates32.93405, -117.23701
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2016)
Projected traffic63,973 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 56 EB over El Camino Real?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.