US Bridges

E Street over Interstate 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-8.56-CHV · Structure no. 57 0250

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Street over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Street over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,304 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Street
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-8.56-CHV
RouteCity Street 0S190
Coordinates32.63929, -117.10033
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,240 (2020)
Projected traffic10,304 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Street over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Street over Interstate 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E Street over Interstate 5 carry?

About 6,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Street over Interstate 5?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns E Street over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.