US Bridges

Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.5MI N/O Mira Mesa Blvd · Structure no. 57C0627R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
446 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,323 by 2041. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCamino Santa Fe NB
CrossesLopez Canyon
Location0.5MI N/O Mira Mesa Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.91422, -117.17536
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,323 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Santa Fe NB over Lopez Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.