US Bridges

California ST over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R51.85-OCN · Structure no. 57 0268

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

California ST over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying California ST over Interstate 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,911 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCalifornia ST
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R51.85-OCN
RouteCity Street 0S357
Coordinates33.1845, -117.35791
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2020)
Projected traffic13,911 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 California ST over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is California ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does California ST over Interstate 5 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is California ST over Interstate 5?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns California ST over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.