US Bridges

Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights

Fair

San Diego County, California · 170FT S/O San Dieguito RD · Structure no. 57C0833

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights is a concrete tee beam carrying Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,822 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamino Del Sur
CrossesNorthern Lights
Location170FT S/O San Dieguito RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.9967, -117.15699
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2016)
Projected traffic6,822 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Sur over Northern Lights?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.