State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-6.84-SD · Structure no. 57 1072R
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,791 by 2045. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 56 over Penasquitos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.