El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.16MI N/O LA Costa Ave · Structure no. 57C0190
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,460
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 45,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,050 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek carry?
About 45,460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over San Marcos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.