US Bridges

Cassidy ST over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R51.47-OCN · Structure no. 57 0269

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cassidy ST over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cassidy 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCassidy ST
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R51.47-OCN
RouteCity Street 0S356
Coordinates33.17997, -117.35413
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2020)
Projected traffic7,728 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 Cassidy ST over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Cassidy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cassidy ST over Interstate 5 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cassidy ST over Interstate 5?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cassidy ST over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.