Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R31.80-SD · Structure no. 57 0314
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 203,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 203,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 288,774 by 2047. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 263 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD carry?
About 203,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 263 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Carmel Mountain RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.