US Bridges

Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk

Fair

San Diego County, California · 200 Ft S/O RTE SR 52 · Structure no. 57C0526

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,018 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRegents Road
CrossesSan Clemente Canyon Crk
Location200 Ft S/O RTE SR 52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.84102, -117.21657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2016)
Projected traffic26,018 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Regents Road over San Clemente Canyon Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.