El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · At Olivenhain / Leucadia · Structure no. 57C0189
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,047
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 29,047 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,415 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is El Camino Real over Encinitas 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek carry?
About 29,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over Encinitas Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.