US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R15.41-SD · Structure no. 57 0428

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 208,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 273,057 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesPershing DR PERSHING-S5
Location11-SD-005-R15.41-SD
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.7192, -117.14759
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208,000 (2020)
Projected traffic273,057 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5 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 Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5 carry?

About 208,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Pershing DR PERSHING-S5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.