US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Main Street

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R11.66-SD · Structure no. 57 0434

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Main Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Main Street in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 61 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 164,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,932 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesMain Street
Location11-SD-005-R11.66-SD
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates32.68201, -117.11075
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,000 (2020)
Projected traffic234,932 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate 5 over Main Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Main Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Main Street carry?

About 164,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Main Street?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.