US Bridges

S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R16.11-SD · Structure no. 57 0386K

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-10th Av Off Ram
CrossesRoute 163 SB
Location11-SD-005-R16.11-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.72261, -117.15512
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S5-10th Av Off Ram over Route 163 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.