Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R20.88-SD · Structure no. 57 0051R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,649 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Tecolote 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek carry?
About 110,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Tecolote Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.