US Bridges

Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp

Poor

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R22.88-SD · Structure no. 57 0287L

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 101,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,563 by 2047. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesDe Anza Off-Ramp
Location11-SD-005-R22.88-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.7989, -117.21079
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,500 (2020)
Projected traffic126,563 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp carry?

About 101,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over De Anza Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.