US Bridges

Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R15.18-SD · Structure no. 57 0423

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps 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 8,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,881 by 2040. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesI 5 Conns On&off Ramps
Location11-SD-005-R15.18-SD
RouteCity Street 0S243
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.71569, -117.14812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,360 (2020)
Projected traffic10,881 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps built?

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

What condition is Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps carry?

About 8,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.