US Bridges

Calle Barcelona over Encinitas Creek

Fair

San Diego County, California · 275 Ft W/O El Camino Real · Structure no. 57C0765

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,616
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Barcelona over Encinitas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Calle Barcelona 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 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 12,616 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,635 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCalle Barcelona
CrossesEncinitas Creek
Location275 Ft W/O El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.07289, -117.26414
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,616 (2016)
Projected traffic13,635 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calle Barcelona over Encinitas Creek built?

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

What condition is Calle Barcelona over Encinitas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Calle Barcelona over Encinitas Creek carry?

About 12,616 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calle Barcelona over Encinitas Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Calle Barcelona over Encinitas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.