US Bridges

Benet Road over San Luis Rey River

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.3MI N/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0693

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benet Road over San Luis Rey River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benet Road over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,397 by 2045. The structure is 600 ft (183 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBenet Road
CrossesSan Luis Rey River
Location0.3MI N/O SR 76
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.2193, -117.35767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (183 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2016)
Projected traffic5,397 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Benet Road over San Luis Rey River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Benet Road over San Luis Rey River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Benet Road over San Luis Rey River?

The structure is 600 ft (183 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Benet Road over San Luis Rey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.