US Bridges

Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club

Good

San Diego County, California · San Onofre State Park · Structure no. 57P0009

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 100 years old, older 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 101
CrossesSan Onofre CR Beach Club
LocationSan Onofre State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.38282, -117.57802
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2020)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 101 over San Onofre CR Beach Club?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.