US Bridges

S163-S5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-163-0.90-SD · Structure no. 57 0393F

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
461 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S163-S5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S163-S5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,051 by 2043. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS163-S5 Connector
CrossesSR 163 & S5-N163 Conn
Location11-SD-163-0.90-SD
RouteState Highway 163
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.72393, -117.15472
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2016)
Projected traffic29,051 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 S163-S5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn built?

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

What condition is S163-S5 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 S163-S5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S163-S5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S163-S5 Connector over SR 163 & S5-N163 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.