US Bridges

Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 260FT W/O Dove Canyon RD · Structure no. 57C0798

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,021
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,967 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCarmel Valley Road
CrossesLusardi Creek
Location260FT W/O Dove Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.00127, -117.10663
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,021 (2016)
Projected traffic18,967 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek carry?

About 18,021 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Carmel Valley Road over Lusardi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.