US Bridges

Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary

Good

San Diego County, California · 100FT N/O Camino Delnorte · Structure no. 57C0759

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary is a steel arch - deck carrying Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,894 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRancho Bernardo RD
CrossesSan Dieguito Tributary
Location100FT N/O Camino Delnorte
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.01948, -117.11982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2016)
Projected traffic10,894 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Rancho Bernardo RD over San Dieguito Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.