CAMINO DEL MAR
Carrying CAMINO DEL MAR over SAN ELIJO LAGOON
1.8MI N/O LOMAS SANTA FE, San Diego, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CAMINO DEL MAR
The CAMINO DEL MAR bridge in San Diego, California carries CAMINO DEL MAR over SAN ELIJO LAGOON. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1953, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 55.8 meters (183 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,297 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CAMINO DEL MAR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 55.8 m (183 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.6 m (71 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,297 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 57C0210
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
CAMINO DEL MAR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CAMINO DEL MAR against other structures in San Diego and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CAMINO DEL MAR?
CAMINO DEL MAR in San Diego, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CAMINO DEL MAR inspected?
CAMINO DEL MAR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,297 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAMINO DEL MAR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CAMINO DEL MAR?
CAMINO DEL MAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CAMINO DEL MAR?
CAMINO DEL MAR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CAMINO DEL MAR and does age affect safety?
CAMINO DEL MAR was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1953.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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