El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 75 Ft S/O RTE SR 56 · Structure no. 57C0665
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 341 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (104 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek carry?
About 21,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek?
The structure is 341 ft (104 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns El Camino Real over Carmel Valley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.