US Bridges

W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-7.80-SD · Structure no. 57 1009K

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW56-RANCHO Pensqts
CrossesRancho Penasquitos Blvd
Location11-SD-056-7.80-SD
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates32.95865, -117.11451
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd 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 W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W56-RANCHO Pensqts over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.