US Bridges

Coronado Ave over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-4.04-SD · Structure no. 57 0261

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coronado Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coronado Ave 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,084 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCoronado Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-4.04-SD
RouteCity Street 0S182
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.57639, -117.08284
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2020)
Projected traffic38,084 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Coronado Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Coronado Ave 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 Coronado Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coronado Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Coronado Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.