US Bridges

Market ST over Interstate 5

Good

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R14.89-SD · Structure no. 57 0433

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Market ST over Interstate 5 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 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,294 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarket ST
CrossesInterstate 5
Location11-SD-005-R14.89-SD
RouteCity Street 0S131
Coordinates32.71143, -117.14802
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2020)
Projected traffic30,294 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 Market ST over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Market ST over Interstate 5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Market ST over Interstate 5 carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Interstate 5?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.