US Bridges

Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-056-5.60-SD · Structure no. 57 1246

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2045. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTorrey Meadows DR
CrossesSR 56
Location11-SD-056-5.60-SD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.96239, -117.16072
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2021)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrey Meadows DR over SR 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 Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56 carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Torrey Meadows DR over SR 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.