Palomar Street over Interstate 5
PoorSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-6.06-CHV · Structure no. 57 0354
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,977
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palomar Street over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palomar Street over Interstate 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 31,977 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,547 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 61 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palomar Street over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palomar Street over Interstate 5 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Palomar Street over Interstate 5 carry?
About 31,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Palomar Street over Interstate 5?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Palomar Street over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.