US Bridges

Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R15.33-SD · Structure no. 57 0424K

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,244 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPershing DR-S5 on
CrossesB ST & Pershing DR-17 ST
Location11-SD-005-R15.33-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.71776, -117.14831
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 inspectionJune 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2020)
Projected traffic8,244 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 Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST built?

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

What condition is Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing DR-S5 on over B ST & Pershing DR-17 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.