US Bridges

S5-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R15.43-SD · Structure no. 57 0426K

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
614 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,856 by 2040. The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-PERSHING DR Off
CrossesI 5 Conns On&off Ramps
Location11-SD-005-R15.43-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.71927, -117.14716
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 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 rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length614 ft (187.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2020)
Projected traffic18,856 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps built?

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

What condition is S5-PERSHING DR Off 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 S5-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S5-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps?

The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S5-PERSHING DR Off over I 5 Conns On&off Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.