US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Cannon Road

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R47.98-CBD · Structure no. 57 0249

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Cannon Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Cannon Road in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 197,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,084 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesCannon Road
Location11-SD-005-R47.98-CBD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.13451, -117.32911
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,000 (2021)
Projected traffic240,084 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cannon Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Cannon Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Cannon Road carry?

About 197,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Cannon Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Cannon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.