US Bridges

Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.7MI S/O Via De LA Valle · Structure no. 57C0396

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,156
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,041 by 2045. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesVia De Santa Fe
CrossesSan Dieguito River
Location0.7MI S/O Via De LA Valle
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.00323, -117.19936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,156 (2016)
Projected traffic14,041 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River 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 Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River carry?

About 12,156 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Via De Santa Fe over San Dieguito River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.