US Bridges

Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena

Poor

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R22.26-SD · Structure no. 57 0429

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
584 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,914 by 2047. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesClairemont DR
CrossesI 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena
Location11-SD-005-R22.26-SD
RouteCity Street 0S321
Coordinates32.79043, -117.20761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2020)
Projected traffic36,914 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Clairemont DR over I 5 BNSF AMTRAK Morena?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.