Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd
GoodSan Diego County, California · 0.35MI W/O Route 5 · Structure no. 57C0215
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,615
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,663 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd carry?
About 7,615 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Palomar Airport RD over Carlsbad Blvd?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.