US Bridges

N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-0.88-SD · Structure no. 57 0392G

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
544 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,522 by 2043. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN163-N5 Connector
CrossesSR 163 & S5-N163 Conn
Location11-SD-163-0.88-SD
RouteState Highway 163
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.72321, -117.15466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2016)
Projected traffic9,522 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn built?

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

What condition is N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn 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 N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N163-N5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.