US Bridges

El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 80FT S/O Cannon RD · Structure no. 57C0191

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,597
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 32,597 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,600 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real
CrossesAgua Hedionda Creek
Location80FT S/O Cannon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.14923, -117.29721
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,597 (2016)
Projected traffic35,600 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda 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 Agua Hedionda Creek carry?

About 32,597 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real over Agua Hedionda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.