US Bridges

Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River

Fair

San Diego County, California · At Harbor Drive · Structure no. 57C0789

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
635 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2040. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPacific ST
CrossesSan Luis Rey River
LocationAt Harbor Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.20287, -117.38832
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific ST over San Luis Rey River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.