US Bridges

Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br

Good

San Diego County, California · 50FT W/O El Camino Real · Structure no. 57C0811

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,640
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 26,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,645 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeucadia Blvd
CrossesEncinitas Creek South Br
Location50FT W/O El Camino Real
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.0674, -117.26296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,640 (2020)
Projected traffic32,645 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br carry?

About 26,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Leucadia Blvd over Encinitas Creek South Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.