US Bridges

Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

San Diego County, California · 0.1 M E/O Carlsbad Blvd · Structure no. 57C0767

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,429
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,669 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenida Encinas
CrossesNctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.1 M E/O Carlsbad Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.09236, -117.31189
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2017)
Projected traffic6,669 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Encinas over Nctd BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.