US Bridges

N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

San Diego County, California · 250FT S/O Carmel Valleyrd · Structure no. 57C0207

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
570 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 92 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 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,279 by 2041. The structure is 570 ft (173.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Torrey Pines RD
CrossesMtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location250FT S/O Carmel Valleyrd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.93798, -117.26114
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,279 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 570 ft (173.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N Torrey Pines RD over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.