SR 56 EB over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-7.80-SD · Structure no. 57 1009R
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 EB over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 EB 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,885 by 2045. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 EB over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 EB 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 SR 56 EB over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 EB over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 EB over Rancho Penasquitos Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.