US Bridges

N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.4 MI S/O Carmel Vly RD · Structure no. 57C0724

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,151
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20,151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,279 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Torrey Pines RD
CrossesLos Penasquitos Creek
Location0.4 MI S/O Carmel Vly RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.93383, -117.26025
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,151 (2019)
Projected traffic26,279 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos 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 N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek carry?

About 20,151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns N. Torrey Pines RD over Los Penasquitos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.