Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R23.82-SD · Structure no. 57 0289
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,233 by 2040. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek carry?
About 143,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Rose Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.