US Bridges

S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R16.55-SD · Structure no. 57 0412K

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,304 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra
CrossesCedar Street & 1st Ave
Location11-SD-005-R16.55-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.72196, -117.16339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic10,304 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave built?

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

What condition is S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S5-CEDAR ST Off-Ra over Cedar Street & 1st Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.