US Bridges

Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib

Good

San Diego County, California · 35FT W/O El Camino Real · Structure no. 57C0573

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRancho Real RD
CrossesSan Dieguito River Trib
Location35FT W/O El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.98736, -117.22492
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic129 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Real RD over San Dieguito River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.