College Blvd over San Luis Rey River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.67MI N/O SR-76 · Structure no. 57C0540
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 666 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Blvd over San Luis Rey River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Blvd over San Luis Rey 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 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Blvd over San Luis Rey River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Blvd over San Luis Rey River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does College Blvd over San Luis Rey River carry?
About 46,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is College Blvd over San Luis Rey River?
The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns College Blvd over San Luis Rey River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.