Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors
PoorSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R16.02-SD · Structure no. 57 0391
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 199,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278,209 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors carry?
About 199,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over RTE 163 Connectors?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.