US Bridges

Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1MI E/O Mission Rd. · Structure no. 57C0757

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,495
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib is a steel culvert carrying Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWinter Haven Road
CrossesSan Luis Rey River Trib
Location0.1MI E/O Mission Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.34727, -117.24033
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,495 (2016)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib 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 Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib carry?

About 1,495 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Winter Haven Road over San Luis Rey River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.