Fifth Avenue over Route 5
GoodSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R16.37-SD · Structure no. 57 0409
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Avenue over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fifth Avenue over Route 5 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,608 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fifth Avenue over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth Avenue over Route 5 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Fifth Avenue over Route 5 carry?
About 17,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Avenue over Route 5?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Avenue over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.