US Bridges

Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary

Good

San Diego County, California · .6 MI E Black Mountain RD · Structure no. 57C0819L

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,814 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCarmel Valley RD
CrossesLusardi Creek Tributary
Location.6 MI E Black Mountain RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.99144, -117.12519
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2020)
Projected traffic8,814 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary 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 Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Lusardi Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.