Lilac Road over San Luis Rey River
San Diego County, California · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Lilac Road over San Luis Rey River in San Diego County, California, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 724 of the 1,632 inventoried bridges in San Diego County rated fair (44.4%); 39 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, posting recommended but not legally implemented (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 120 ft |
| Location | East of Pala |
| NBI structure number | 0000J54583BJ160 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, posting recommended but not legally implemented |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the California department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in San Diego County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 15 over Mira Mesa Blvd | 1977 | 283,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 805 over Bonita Road | 1975 | 272,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Road | 1971 | 254,000 | Good |
| Interstate 805 over Telegraph Canyon Drain | 1971 | 250,000 | Poor |
| Interstate 5 over San Elijo Lagoon | 2022 | 247,000 | Good |
| Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Rd | 1964 | 245,000 | Good |
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