US Bridges

Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.22 MI S/O Olivenhain RD · Structure no. 57C0769

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,929
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16,929 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho Santa Fe RD
CrossesEncinitas Creek
Location0.22 MI S/O Olivenhain RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.06573, -117.24459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,929 (2016)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek carry?

About 16,929 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Rancho Santa Fe RD over Encinitas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.