US Bridges

San Dieguito RD over Encendido

Fair

San Diego County, California · 230FT Nw/O Camino Del Sur · Structure no. 57C0812

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,397
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Dieguito RD over Encendido is a concrete tee beam carrying San Dieguito RD over Encendido in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSan Dieguito RD
CrossesEncendido
Location230FT Nw/O Camino Del Sur
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.99796, -117.15723
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,397 (2020)
Projected traffic9,182 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 San Dieguito RD over Encendido built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Dieguito RD over Encendido 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does San Dieguito RD over Encendido carry?

About 7,397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Dieguito RD over Encendido?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns San Dieguito RD over Encendido?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.