US Bridges

East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 250 Ft N/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0652

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesEast Grade Road
CrossesSan Luis Rey River
Location250 Ft N/O SR 76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.23945, -116.76887
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Grade Road over San Luis Rey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.