Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon
PoorSan Diego County, California · 1.8MI N/O Lomas Santa Fe · Structure no. 57C0210
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,297
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 91 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 20,297 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,538 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon 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 Elijo Lagoon carry?
About 20,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Camino Del Mar over San Elijo Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.