Couser Canyon Road over San Luis Rey River
FairSan Diego County, California · 0.2MI S/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0668
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Couser Canyon Road over San Luis Rey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Couser Canyon 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Couser Canyon Road over San Luis Rey River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Couser Canyon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Couser Canyon Road over San Luis Rey River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Couser Canyon Road over San Luis Rey River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Couser Canyon Road over San Luis Rey River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.