US Bridges

State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-6.12-SD · Structure no. 57 1083L

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,791 by 2045. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 56
CrossesCamino Del Sur
Location11-SD-056-6.12-SD
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates32.95943, -117.15336
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 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 length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,791 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 56 over Camino Del Sur built?

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

What condition is State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur 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 State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 56 over Camino Del Sur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.