Jefferson ST over Route 5
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R50.86-CBD · Structure no. 57 0271
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 328 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson ST over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson ST over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,790 by 2045. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jefferson ST over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson ST over Route 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 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Route 5 carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson ST over Route 5?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson ST over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.