US Bridges

State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-076-R3.41-OCN · Structure no. 57 1018R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,944 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 76 EB
CrossesEl Camino Real
Location11-SD-076-R3.41-OCN
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.22341, -117.33142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2014)
Projected traffic35,944 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 76 EB over El Camino Real?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.