De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River
FairSan Diego County, California · 2.1MI N/O Mission RD · Structure no. 57C0671
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,176
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 30 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 1,176 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 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 De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is De Luz Road over Santa Margarita 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River carry?
About 1,176 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns De Luz Road over Santa Margarita River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.