US Bridges

Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.2MI E/O Manchester Ave · Structure no. 57C0647

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
416 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,159
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,775 by 2045. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho Santa Fe RD
CrossesEscondido Creek
Location0.2MI E/O Manchester Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.03399, -117.23546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,159 (2016)
Projected traffic18,775 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek 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 Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek carry?

About 17,159 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Santa Fe RD over Escondido Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.