US Bridges

Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R16.84-SD · Structure no. 57 0414K

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,730 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 Off
CrossesGrape Street
Location11-SD-005-R16.84-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.7257, -117.16693
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2020)
Projected traffic24,730 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 Off over Grape Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.