US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R52.30-OCN · Structure no. 57 0124

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
203,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 203,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,600 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesNctd BNSF Oceanside Bl
Location11-SD-005-R52.30-OCN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.19022, -117.36183
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.5 m)
Roadway width183 ft (55.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203,000 (2020)
Projected traffic257,600 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl carry?

About 203,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Nctd BNSF Oceanside Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.