US Bridges

S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R15.07-SD · Structure no. 57 0422F

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,290 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,368 by 2040. The structure is 2,290 ft (698 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS5-E94 Connector
CrossesI 5 Streets Ramps
Location11-SD-005-R15.07-SD
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.71351, -117.14659
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 inspectionMay 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,290 ft (698 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,368 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps?

The structure is 2,290 ft (698 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S5-E94 Connector over I 5 Streets Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.