Iris Street over Interstate 5
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-3.40-SD · Structure no. 57 0260
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iris Street over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Iris 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 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,993 by 2040. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iris Street over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iris Street over Interstate 5 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 2023.
How much traffic does Iris Street over Interstate 5 carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Iris Street over Interstate 5?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Iris Street over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.