El Camino Real over San Dieguito River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.3MI S/O Via De LA Valle · Structure no. 57C0042
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over San Dieguito River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying El Camino Real over San Dieguito River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,511 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over San Dieguito River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Camino Real over San Dieguito River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over San Dieguito River carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over San Dieguito River?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over San Dieguito River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.