US Bridges

Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.5 MI W/O Lakeside Ave · Structure no. 57C0521

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesRio Camino Storm Drain
Location0.5 MI W/O Lakeside Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.86312, -116.94073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Rio Camino Storm Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.