El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 50FT S/O RTE 78 Offramp · Structure no. 57C0177
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,522
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 years old, older 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 40,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,620 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 40,522 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.