Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River
PoorSan Diego County, California · 0.3MI S/O Via De LA Valle · Structure no. 57C0209
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 596 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,027
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River is a concrete tee beam carrying Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 93 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,027 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,721 by 2041. The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River carry?
About 14,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River?
The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Camino Del Mar over San Dieguito River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.