US Bridges

Levante Street over Encinitas Creek

Poor

San Diego County, California · 250 Ft W/O El Camino Real · Structure no. 57C0764

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,986
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levante Street over Encinitas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Levante Street over Encinitas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,986 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,635 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLevante Street
CrossesEncinitas Creek
Location250 Ft W/O El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.078, -117.26694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,986 (2017)
Projected traffic2,635 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Levante Street over Encinitas Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levante Street over Encinitas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Levante Street over Encinitas Creek carry?

About 1,986 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Levante Street over Encinitas Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Levante Street over Encinitas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.