Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.1MI N/O Avenida Encinas · Structure no. 57C0212
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,146
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,875 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch 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 Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 8,146 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Carlsbad Blvd N/B over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.