US Bridges

Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.5MI S/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0655

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
641 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,888
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,636 by 2043. The structure is 641 ft (195.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Highway 395
CrossesSan Luis Rey River
Location0.5MI S/O SR 76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.32199, -117.1601
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length641 ft (195.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,888 (2021)
Projected traffic39,636 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 395 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River carry?

About 30,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River?

The structure is 641 ft (195.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 395 over San Luis Rey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.