US Bridges

Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 100 W of W Lilac RD · Structure no. 57C0549

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,003
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,328 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCamino Del Rey
CrossesSan Luis Rey River Trib
Location100 W of W Lilac RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.28992, -117.2168
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,003 (2021)
Projected traffic6,328 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib carry?

About 9,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.