Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River
FairSan Diego County, California · 1.8M S/O SR 76 · Structure no. 57C0716
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 486 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,822
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,822 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,064 by 2045. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Center 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River carry?
About 8,822 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River?
The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Center Road over San Luis Rey River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.