US Bridges

Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.72M N/O San Dieguito RD · Structure no. 57C0834L

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
689 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2041. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCamino Del Sur
CrossesLusardi Creek
Location0.72M N/O San Dieguito RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.0039, -117.14679
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,200 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 Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Del Sur over Lusardi Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.