US Bridges

Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-3.31-SD · Structure no. 57 1079

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarmel Valley RD
CrossesState Route 56
Location11-SD-056-3.31-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.95243, -117.19456
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56 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 Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel Valley RD over State Route 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.