US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R50.11-CBD · Structure no. 57 0274

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR 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 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 194,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,926 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 158 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesCarlsbad Village DR
Location11-SD-005-R50.11-CBD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.16325, -117.34198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194,000 (2021)
Projected traffic244,926 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR 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 Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR carry?

About 194,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Carlsbad Village DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.