US Bridges

El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 2.8M E/O Rancho Santa Fe · Structure no. 57C0567

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,383
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr Trib is a concrete culvert carrying El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr 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 5,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,456 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEl Camino Del Nrte
CrossesSan Dieguito Rsrvr Trib
Location2.8M E/O Rancho Santa Fe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.04353, -117.18946
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,383 (2016)
Projected traffic7,456 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr Trib built?

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

What condition is El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr Trib carry?

About 5,383 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr Trib?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Del Nrte over San Dieguito Rsrvr Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.