US Bridges

S5-N163 Connector over SR 163

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R16.05-SD · Structure no. 57 0394F

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-N163 Connector over SR 163 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-N163 Connector over SR 163 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,765 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-N163 Connector
CrossesSR 163
Location11-SD-005-R16.05-SD
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.72367, -117.15577
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2020)
Projected traffic15,765 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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-N163 Connector over SR 163 built?

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

What condition is S5-N163 Connector over SR 163 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S5-N163 Connector over SR 163 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-N163 Connector over SR 163?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S5-N163 Connector over SR 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.