US Bridges

Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River

Good

San Diego County, California · 450FT E/O Mission RD/SR76 · Structure no. 57C0656

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,680 by 2043. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCamino Del Rey
CrossesSan Luis Rey River
Location450FT E/O Mission RD/SR76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.28834, -117.22408
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,680 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River?

The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Rey over San Luis Rey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.