US Bridges

Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

San Diego County, California · At Jimmy Durante Blvd · Structure no. 57C0208

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
267 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete tee beam carrying Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 98 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 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,279 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamino Del Mar
CrossesMtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK
LocationAt Jimmy Durante Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.96532, -117.26526
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2020)
Projected traffic26,279 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is Camino Del Mar 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 Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Mar over Mtdb BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.