El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib
GoodSan Diego County, California · 15FT N/O LA Orilla RD · Structure no. 57C0315
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,948
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib is a concrete culvert carrying El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 75 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 3,948 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,441 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib carry?
About 3,948 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over San Elijo Lagoon Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.