US Bridges

Las Flores DR over Route 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R50.68-CBD · Structure no. 57 0272

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Flores DR over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Las Flores DR over Route 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2045. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesLas Flores DR
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R50.68-CBD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.17061, -117.34688
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2020)
Projected traffic3,092 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Las Flores DR over Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Las Flores DR over Route 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 Las Flores DR over Route 5 carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Flores DR over Route 5?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Las Flores DR over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.