Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R12.43-SD · Structure no. 57 0436
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 164,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,932 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek 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 South Chollas Creek carry?
About 164,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over South Chollas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.