US Bridges

Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.5MI Nw/O Carmel Vly RD · Structure no. 57C0818L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
417 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,672
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing 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 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 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,507 by 2041. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCamino Del Sur
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location0.5MI Nw/O Carmel Vly RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.97988, -117.15455
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2020)
Projected traffic15,507 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing built?

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

What condition is Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing 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 Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Sur over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.